Joy Roeterdink
About Joy Roeterdink
Joy Roeterdink serves as the Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Suitsupply, where she has worked since 2016 after holding various roles within the company. With a background in fashion management and sustainability, she focuses on human rights, craftsmanship, and improving supply chain practices.
Current Role in Corporate Social Responsibility
Joy Roeterdink serves as the Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Suitsupply, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing comprehensive social, animal welfare, and environmental policies. Her responsibilities include sourcing strategies and risk management to enhance social and environmental monitoring within the supply chains. She collaborates with various stakeholders, including NGOs and partner organizations, to advance the company's CSR objectives.
Previous Positions at Suitsupply
Joy Roeterdink has held multiple positions at Suitsupply prior to her current role. She started as an Assistant Buyer for Suits in 2011, where she worked for five months. She then transitioned to a Buyer for Shirts & Made to Measure from 2012 to 2014. Following this, she served as a Senior Product Manager for Shirts and CSR coordinator from 2014 to 2016. Her diverse experiences within the company have contributed to her expertise in corporate social responsibility.
Educational Background
Joy Roeterdink has a strong educational foundation in fashion management and sustainability. She earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Fashion Management & Textiles from the Amsterdam Fashion Institute, completing her studies in 2012. Additionally, she pursued a Minor in Retail Marketing at the Universiteit van Amsterdam in 2009. Furthering her education, she obtained a certificate in Sustainability Leadership from the University of Cambridge in 2019.
Experience in Production and Quality Assurance
Before joining Suitsupply, Joy Roeterdink worked at State of Art as a Production & QA/QC professional from 2007 to 2008. This role provided her with valuable experience in quality assurance and production processes, which has informed her subsequent work in product management and corporate social responsibility.
Advocacy for Human Rights and Craftsmanship
Joy Roeterdink is recognized for her passion for human rights and craftsmanship, which significantly influences her approach to corporate social responsibility. She is known for being a systems thinker, collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders, including trade unions and investors, to promote ethical practices within supply chains.