Steph Hodge | University of Chester

Senior Lecturer

Over 16 years of industry experience within the fashion retail import sector, dealing with major High Street retailers and responsible for all aspects of sourcing, sales and marketing. Developed strategic partnerships between manufacturers, suppliers and retailers which involved travelling extensively throughout the Far East and Europe within Global Supply Chain Management.

After completing an MSc in International Fashion Marketing at Manchester Metropolitan University, I started lecturing at the University of Salford moving onto the Warrington Business School where for 7 years I was Head of Department for the Higher Education Faculty specialising in CIPD, CIM & ILM Qualifications.

I currently teach and supervise on a rage of business modules at Undergraduate & Postgraduate level within the Business School at the University of Chester.

My particular interests are student employability with a passion for the student year out placement programme, of which I manage the Programme.