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Antonina Darbourne

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Global Procurement Category Lead - Skincare Make up Gift & Accessories at The Body Shop
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Antonina Darbourne is a strategic procurement leader with over 10 years of experience in the cosmetics, personal care, and luxury fashion sectors. Currently at The Body Shop, she has a strong track record of managing global categories, leading teams, and delivering impactful cost reductions. Colleagues describe her as professional, enthusiastic, and collaborative.

With a Bachelors degree in Spanish and Italian from Cardiff University, Antonina has a deep appreciation for foreign languages and cultures, having also studied in Spain and Italy. Her interests include major beauty and fashion brands like LOréal, Ralph Lauren, and The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

Unique fact: She combines her procurement expertise in the beauty industry with a specialized background in raw materials for luxury leather goods.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Global Procurement Category Lead - Skincare Make up Gift & Accessories
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Antonina shows up

Demanding
ROI Conscious
Upfront

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They respond well to confident salespeople. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Priorities

Topics Antonina cares about

Ethical Sourcing
Her experience at values-driven companies like The Body Shop and her skills in ethical sourcing and sustainability indicate this is a key professional focus.
Luxury Brand Procurement
Her career includes senior sourcing roles for luxury goods at Aspinal of London and managing premium beauty categories at The Body Shop and Avon.
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Career

Work history

2-2023
Global Procurement Category Lead - Skincare Make up Gift & Accessories
The Body Shop
9-2020 - 2-2023
Global Procurement Commodity Manager - Make Up
Avon
6-2016 - 9-2020
Senior Sourcing Manager Raw Materials
Aspinal of London Limited
5-2014 - 6-2016
Account Manager
Robelko International Leathers
12-2010 - 5-2014
International Sales Executive
Pittards plc
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Education
2005 - 2009
Bachelor of Arts Joint Honours
Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
2007 - 2008
Education details unavailable
University of Valencia
2007 - 2008
Education details unavailable
Università Ca'​ Foscari Venezia
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

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