With 25 years of experience in the fashion industry, Rachel Franklin is a sustainability leader passionate about driving meaningful change across the fashion value chain. From buying to supplying, her experience has given her deep expertise in product development, sourcing, and consumer demand. With most of her career spent working with global fashion brands, Rachel has led sustainability strategies by embedding sustainability into core business operations while balancing commercial needs and industry transformation. Passionate about transparent, resilient sourcing and practical impact, while also recognised for her collaborative approach and strong commercial foundation, Rachel brings a unique perspective that bridges brand expectations with supplier implementation to help organisations navigate the evolving sustainability landscape.