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Lara Poynor

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Head of Architecture & Visual Merchandising at Rapha
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Lara Poynor is the Head of Architecture & Visual Merchandising at Rapha, where she leads the design of the brands global retail spaces. An industry speaker on visual merchandising, her experience includes managing international store openings for Stella McCartney. She holds a Bachelors Degree from the University of Liverpool.

Laras professional philosophy is rooted in a passion for the communities her brands serve, stating that Raphas store designs are based on a "love for the sport of cycling. " Her interest in the Forest Stewardship Council also suggests a personal commitment to sustainability in design and materials.

She was a key figure in designing Raphas Shanghai Clubhouse, a flagship store developed with a 20-year future vision in mind.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Head of Architecture & Visual Merchandising
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Global Store Design
Leads the architectural and visual strategy for Rapha's global stores, including the recent Shanghai Clubhouse, and previously managed openings in Hong Kong and NYC for Stella McCartney.
Visual Merchandising Innovation
As an industry speaker, she has presented on pioneering creative visual merchandising through digital innovation, showcasing her expertise in creating engaging retail environments.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Head of Architecture & Visual Merchandising
Rapha
4-2024 - 7-2025
Global Project Lead - Store Architecture & Visual Merchandising
Stella McCartney
4-2023 - 4-2024
Senior Project Manager
YourStudio - Strategy & Experience Design Agency
11-2021 - 4-2023
Senior Project Manager
Zone Creations Ltd
11-2019 - 11-2021
Project Manager
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Education
2013 - 2016
Bachelor’s Degree
University of Liverpool
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