The Whitehouse Institute of Design Australia has enlisted industry icon and Australian Fashion Chamber (AFC) executive Karen Webster to join its management team as head of strategy and development.
Webster brings with her 40 years of experience in the industry, completing executive stints at the likes of Melbourne Fashion Festival as well as board positions across government, corporate and creative sectors.
Whitehouse founder and managing director Leanne Whitehouse believes that appointing Webster to the management team will elevate the institute's offering.
“I am thrilled that long term friend and AFC co-director, Karen Webster has joined the senior academic and management team at Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia.
“Karen brings a raft of professional design attributes and creative value to the strategic planning in the business and in the course structure and delivery at Whitehouse.
“The entire team is excited to work with Karen in her capacity as head of strategy and development.”
Whitehouse launched in 1988 and offers students accredited courses across a range of design disciplines including fashion design and visual merchandising.