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Fashion Retail Academy Appoints Five Industry Leaders as Ambassadors on 20th Anniversary
The Fashion Retail Academy (FRA) has announced the appointment of five new ambassadors as part of its 20th-anniversary celebrations, aiming to strengthen industry connections and support students pursuing careers in fashion and retail.
The newly appointed ambassadors are:
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Ian McGarrigle – Founder and Chairman of the World Retail Congress
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Martin Newman – Retail speaker, author, and advisor
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Hash Ladha – Former CEO of Jigsaw
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Rokeya Khanum – Fashion designer and founder of Khanum’s
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Liam Price – Global eCommerce Director at AllSaints and John Varvatos
According to FRA, the ambassadorships are voluntary roles designed to extend the academy’s network of industry partners and support students entering the sector. CEO and Principal Lee Lucas emphasized the importance of these appointments, stating, “Our deep connections with industry have always been a core pillar of our success in creating the next generation of fashion and retail leaders.”
Founded in 2005 with support from Marks & Spencer, Next, Tesco’s F&F, Arcadia, and Experian, the FRA has trained over 13,000 students for entry-level roles in fashion and retail. Impressively, 94% of its further education graduates are employed or continue in study within six months of completing their courses. The academy collaborates with more than 250 brands, ranging from high street labels to luxury fashion houses.
This announcement follows the appointment of Lord Rose, former Marks & Spencer CEO, as FRA’s first patron in 2024, reinforcing the academy’s commitment to bridging education and industry.
