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PANEL: Playing the long game: How to build a career that grows with you

15 Oct 2026
THEATRE 1
The fashion and beauty industry doesn't stay still, and neither should your career plan within it. Roles shift, markets turn, and the skills that got you in the door aren't always the ones that keep you moving forward. This session is about finding a role you can genuinely grow into, and trusting that the experience you already have carries further than you might expect. It's never too late to shift direction or take what you know into a different part of the industry. Our speakers share how they've built and rebuilt their own paths, and what they’ve learned through the journey.
Moderator
Kwadwo Benko, AI Transformation & Change Lead EMEA - Microsoft
Speakers
Trinicia Perch, Senior Manager, Inclusion and Belonging - Tapestry
Vanessa Simpson, Brand Manager - Crème of Nature & Revlon Hair
Karimah Reid-Bailey, Senior Product Brand Manager - Urban Decay & iT Cosmetics - L'Oréal
Kelliesha White, Senior Brand Strategist - Depop