Sharon Henderson

Global Apparel Leadership Product Development Fit Sizing Innovation

About

Global apparel leader with over 25 years experience across sourcing, product development, fit, sizing, innovation, and commercialisation. Proven track record of building and leading high-performing global teams, delivering performance and lifestyle product at scale for brands including Nike, adidas, Arcteryx, The North Face, and lululemon. Recognised fit and sizing expert, creating new sizing frameworks and maintaining brand consistency. Deep expertise in end-to-end brand creation and apparel innovation, leading cross-functional teams to develop next-generation sports performance product.

Education

BSc Clothing Design and Manufacture, Manufacture / April, 1997

Experience

Freelance

Product Development Fit Innovation Sourcing Commercialisation Expert / January, 2020 — December

Partnering with brands, athletes and creative agencies to develop, source and commercialise apparel product. Supporting end-to-end delivery from concept through production. Clients include Lewis Hamilton, Nike and Consul Studio.

ANTA Sports

Innovation Director, Apparel / January, 2019 — December, 2020

Directed a multidisciplinary apparel innovation team including designers, developers and textile technicians at the ANTA Apparel Innovation Centre. Led concept development, material innovation and proof-of-concept projects.

Outdoor Voices

Development Director / January, 2018 — December, 2019

Led development, fit, fabric and trim teams across New York and Austin offices. Oversaw product execution, quality and fit consistency across performance and lifestyle categories.

Arcteryx

Development Manager / January, 2015 — December, 2017

Head of Veilance commercialisation team. Played a key role in transitioning advanced design concepts into scalable production while maintaining technical and quality standards.

lululemon

Development Manager / January, 2012 — December, 2015

Managed teams of product developers and fit technicians delivering premium performance and innovation-led apparel. Ensured fit consistency, quality and manufacturability across global assortments.

The North Face

Product Commercialisation / January, 2010 — December, 2011

Commercialised mens and womens performance apparel across multiple categories partnering closely with design sourcing and manufacturing teams.

Nike

Apparel Product Development / January, 2007 — December, 2010

Developed elite performance apparel for Nikes top tennis athletes including Roger Federer and Serena Williams delivering athlete-informed product at the highest level of sport.

adidas

Apparel Product Development / January, 2003 — December, 2007

Created apparel for the adidas by Stella McCartney range from initial inception through subsequent seasons supporting premium positioning and brand growth.

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