New chairman GFW

Graduate Fashion Week (GFW) announced that Rob Templeman, ex CEO of Debenhams,

is succeeding Terry Mansfield CBE as Chairman GFW from 17th November 2011.

Stepping down after seven years, GFW and President Jeff Banks are hugely grateful to Terry Mansfield CBE for his support and dedication. Rob Templeman will drive the event into its 21st year in 2012.

Templeman commented, "I am delighted to be asked to join Graduate Fashion Week as Chairman and to be in a position to devote time and energy into helping new young talent showcase their designs to the wider fashion community. I am really looking forward to working alongside the team at Graduate Fashion Week, it is also a great opportunity for me to be able to contribute something back to the fashion industry which I have been so involved with".