Join industry experts and thought leaders as we delve into key topics shaping the future of eco-conscious fashion businesses. From sustainable business development to supply chain management, this webinar will provide valuable insights and strategies to thrive in the evolving landscape of the fashion industry.

YOU WILL LEARN

• Trends that are improving the sustainable fashion landscape.
• How to navigate the challenges of transparency and traceability in the supply chain.
• What to prioritize when choosing eco-friendly textiles for product development.
• How to work with local artisan communities to source sustainable materials and labor.
• How to build a global brand identity around sustainability.

Alex Helander

Sustainable Supply Chain Global Consultant

Alex Helander is an entrepreneurial business executive, public speaker and educator. Over the course of his career he has led organizations in executive roles in the areas of Sustainability, Production and Manufacturing, Product Development and Sales.

His work in the fashion industry covers both menswear and women's clothing for public and private companies including Polo Ralph Lauren, The Limited and Sunrisebrands as well as his own private label manufacturing company. Most recently, Alex leads the first incubator for TerraCycle LLC, a global leader in sustainability. His consulting firm ACH LLC advises startups in the fashion and consumer product sectors.

As a part time professor at Parsons School of Design teaching in the MPS program, Alex teaches across a wide range of topics including, Entrepreneurship, Manufacturing, Production, Technology and Innovation.

Alex currently serves on the board of Fashion Mingle.

Susanna Moyer

Creative Director and Educator

Susanna Moyer is an entrepreneurial creative director, business executive and educator. She has managed multi million dollar brands, developed business strategies and elevated design team levels driving business results in the fashion industry.

Susanna is the Founder of Global Fashion Mentorship, a consultancy agency focusing on student development, branding, design and management for emerging designers. She also consults for Woxsen University and ArtsBridge.

Her experience in the fashion industry in both women’s and menswear has led her to work for a number of high profile brands including Christian Dior Paris, Liz Claiborne and Hickey Freeman. During 10 years Susanna designed, financed and oversaw all operations of her namesake collection selling to Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and over 250 specialty stores.

Susanna is a Part-Time Assistant Professor at Parsons School of Design teaching in the BFA, AAS and MPS programs and Adjunct Professor at The Fashion Institute of Technology. She has created sustainable and ethical modules as a Visiting Professor at The American University in Paris, and has taught or lectured for LIM, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), FIDM, Hult International Business School, Parsons Paris, Woxsen University and Wenzhou University.

Susanna currently serves on the board as the Creative Director for CADA, (Council of Asian Designers of America) and Issachar Center for Entrepreneurial Studies.

Susanna received a BFA from Parsons School of Design and MPS at The Fashion Institute of Technology in the Global Fashion Management graduate program.