Dr Mark Sumner

Mark Sumner joined the School of Design as a lecturer focussing on sustainability within the textile, clothing and fashion industry, having spent over 15 years working in retail for a major international retailer. Mark's research interests are broad covering a diverse range of subject such as textile technology, innovation, sustainability and consumer behaviour. Core to his research is the exploration of sustainability within the textile and clothing industry with a particular focus on how retailers and their supply networks interact in their pursuit of pleasing the consumer. Mark's research and industry experience is complimented by his active involvement in a number of industry, governmental and national forums as well as specialist support for various organisations via tailored consultancy.