Julie Thomsett

Global Commercial Planning Director @REVOLUTION BEAUTY

Bicester, GB
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WORK HISTORY

Apr 2021 — Present

Global Commercial Planning Director @REVOLUTION BEAUTY

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I am currently in a key leadership role reporting directly to the CEO with regular interaction with all Board members and key interfaces within the business.As a Strategic and Commercial leader I deliver successful strategies to deliver sales growth and profit. Utilising customer data, market share data and trend analysis to create the optimum range offering for each of our Retail and Digital partners. Instrumental in redefining the Revolution Brand, key role indicators below- Leading commercial planning across retail and digital channels, managing c. £50m budget- Drove +25% YOY growth LY and delivered £12m new business through strategic category expansion- Defined global product and category strategy, and led cross functionally to align sales, supply chain, and product & brand functions for scalable international launches- Managed C suite approval process, product CPA and launch timings, product pricing architecture, lifecycle and grading- Led end-to-end financial and operational planning, improving margin and forecasting accuracy- Optimised supplier base to deliver new categories, enhanced speed-to-market and cost efficiencies- Directed £15m influencer and licensing collaborations, strengthening brand equity and customer acquisition- Delivered strategic updates to CEO and board; fostered high-performance culture across global teams.

EDUCATION

1993 — 1995

Solent University

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fashion Promotion

SKILLS

TrendRetailRetail BuyingInventory ManagementGlobal SourcingTrend AnalysisFootwearMerchandisingApparelStore ManagementMulti-Channel RetailVisual MerchandisingTextilesFashion

ABOUT JULIE THOMSETT

I’m energised by leading transformation on a global scale — where strategy meets creativity and commercial growth drives positive impact.Over the past 20+ years, I’ve led transformation and growth across global beauty and fashion markets — leading global commercial and product strategy to drive brands innovation, sales, margin and consumer satisfaction. My career has been built on bridging the gap between creativity and commerciality. I love turning ideas into action — building strategies that deliver results, underpinned by robust financial planning, empowering teams to perform at their best, and shaping brands to lead with purpose.Having worked across international markets, I’ve learned the value of aligning commercial, supply, and brand functions to drive sustainable growth. I’m especially passionate about operational excellence, product innovation, and driving positive change through sustainability and efficiency.Today, I’m focused on leveraging that experience to help organisations and boards navigate change, accelerate growth, and deliver lasting impact — whether through strategic leadership, advisory roles, freelance and fractional opportunities or collaborative partnerships.Always open to connecting with leaders, innovators, retailers and brands who share a passion for brand and category transformation, sustainability, and future-ready growth.

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