James Sheppard

James Sheppard is a seasoned professional in retail design and visual merchandising, currently serving as Retail Design Experience Director at Portas since April 2023. Previously, James held leadership positions at OrotonGroup as Head of Visual Merchandising and Store Experience, MYER as GM of Visual Merchandising, and Alexander McQueen as Worldwide Head of Visual Merchandising. James's extensive experience includes overseeing visual and store design, creating styling and VM guidelines, and managing window installations across various prestigious brands such as WHISTLES, Miss Selfridge, TOPSHOP TOPMAN, Harvey Nichols, and Club 21, consistently delivering innovative and impactful retail experiences.