Our Approach
Designerworld’s core mission is to open, inform and connect the global fashion industry. At the core of this mission is our dedication to creating, curating and distributing high-quality news and analysis. We do this with complete editorial independence, free from investor influence, commercial pressures or personal bias. Here is an outline of our business model and the measures we take to maintain our integrity.
Our Story
Designerworld derives the majority of its revenue from users who subscribe to Global Mentor Program and Professional training, our paid news and analysis product, which means we are first and foremost accountable to our readers. We also generate revenue from users who pay for access to events and commercial partners which advertise, sponsor events or pay for services associated with FashionFuture Careers, our platform for jobs and career advice.
Meet the Team
The DesignerWorld is devoted to supporting the overall growth of Australian fashion.
OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE IMPACT OF AUSTRALIAN FASHION IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
Regan McCook
Founder & CEO believed in destiny —
Regan is a 30-year-old CEO and founder of Designerworld
Best piece of advice: Your actions will always speak louder than your words. You can talk about what you want to achieve, but at the end of the day you need to take action if you wish to see results.
Her first piece of advice when entering a new company is to “stay in your lane.”
“Try to resist putting additional or undue pressure on yourself trying to learn it all from day one,” “It’s human nature to feel insecure about everything you ‘don’t know’. By staying focused on your core competencies you will be able to contribute much sooner, add greater value long term, and enjoy and have more peace especially in the early days.”
Eric Teagan
Vice President
Best piece of advice: You need to keep moving forward. You will encounter setbacks in your business and you can let them define you, or you can do something about it. Always pick yourself up and continue to push forward. One day you’ll be amazed at how far ahead you are. out the person.
You need to identify what makes your company special. What makes you stand out? You can’t expect to create the same product as someone else and drive revenue. When you first start your company find out what your unique selling point is.
Timothy Barrett
CFO
Timothy joined Designerworld as Chief Financial Officer in January 2013. In this position, Barrett is responsible for the overall financial strategy and direction at Designerworld, as well as human resources. Within finance, he guides the controller, treasury, shareholder relations, accounting, tax, and internal audit functions to pursue the company’s aggressive growth strategy and meet its clients’ and investors’ expectations.
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