The Point.1888 Adds Five

The Point.1888 has added five new members to its retail and product development teams. The company has also appointed two new brand executives as a part of the Government Apprentice Scheme.

License Global

September 26, 2018

Janine Richmond has been tapped to serve as the retail and brand manager of the company’s homewares team. Her resume includes buying positions at John Lewis & Partners, Hobbycraft and The Science Museum.

Ed Butler joins as retail and brand manager of the fast-moving consumer products category.

His experience spans the food industry and includes roles at FrieslandCampina and For Goodness Shakes.

Sahar Mir will oversee the product development team. Most recently, Mir worked at Zak Designs. Jack Burns and Olivia Wiggett have signed on as brand executives. They will work to support the company’s teams.

“I am incredibly excited to welcome Janine, Ed, and Sahar to The Point.1888 management team,” says Will Stewart, managing director, The Point.1888. “Expanding our retail team is vital ahead of a very busy Brand Licensing Europe. Finding the right people within an industry built on relationships is our major priority, and I’m honored and flattered when exceptional people join the company. I’d also

like to congratulate Jack and Olivia on their apprenticeship placements. There’s no doubt we’re now in a really strong position with an extremely talented team.”

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