Claire Starbuck

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Head of Product (Fanwear) at stichd

United Kingdom

Overview

Claire Starbuck is a product-driven sourcing and development specialist, currently the Head of Product for Fanwear at stichd. Her career spans luxury menswear, corporate apparel, and branded collections for companies like Wolsey and Perry Ellis. Colleagues have described her as focused, driven, and possessing a wealth of knowledge.

Claire values creativity and positive thinking, often sharing insights about trusting creatives and embracing change. Her interest in leading companies like adidas and Tommy Hilfiger reflects a deep personal and professional engagement with the apparel industry, complementing her hands-on experience in building brand-aligned products.

She has a uniquely diverse background, having directed product strategy across luxury lifestyle brands, corporate wear, and licensed fan apparel.

Personality Overview

Late Adopter

Unexpressive

Tough To Convince

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much.

Topics They Care About

Strategic Sourcing
Her expertise involves evaluating prospective suppliers and negotiating favorable terms to maximize value and achieve a competitive position in the market.
Apparel Development
She has a proven ability to manage all phases of apparel development and production, from initial concept to final delivery.
Brand Licensing
Her current role at stichd is centered on creating fanwear through product licensing, building on decades of experience in the sector.

Media Appearances

Claire has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2023
Head of Product (Fanwear) at stichd
4-2021 - 12-2022
Head of Product Development (Fanwear) at stichd
1-2018 - 2-2020
Product Development Manager at Dimensions (Mi Hub)
11-2012 - 9-2017
Group Product Director at Wolsey Limited.
12-2010 - 11-2012
Head of Sourcing, Purchasing and Technical at Perry Ellis Europe

Education

Education details unavailable from Loughborough College of art and Design
Education details unavailable from Wreake Valley College, Syston , leics

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Insights For Selling To Claire

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Claire is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Claire

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Claire move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Claire take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Claire

Personality Compatibility


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