Lee Goldup, Burberry’s global director of buying and merchandising, has left the British heritage label after a year in the role.
Goldup, who first joined the company as director of digital curation, announced his next move in a LinkedIn post, revealing the launch of Lee Goldup Consulting. The new venture will see him operate as a fashion, buying and merchandising consultant, advising brands, retailers and emerging designers on product, strategy and growth.
Bringing more than 13 years of senior leadership experience to his consultancy, Goldup previously served as head of buying and retail at Danish brand Wood Wood. Before that, he spent over six years as a menswear buyer at Browns Fashion.
His exit comes as Burberry continues to restructure its leadership team in line with its turnaround strategy. The company, which has faced persistent sales challenges, reported annual losses in its most recent results. However, by July, the first signs of recovery had begun to appear despite continued sales pressure.
