Dale has over 20 years marketing experience, working with fashion ecommerce brands, SaaS tech providers, creative industries and professional services. Prior to his role at The Fashion Network he worked for one of the UK’s first ever specific economic development agencies set up to invest in the creative industries sector. He’s worked with many start-ups, SME’s and enterprise level businesses with their strategic marketing strategies, as well as helping to secure investment for early-stage ventures. Hicks graduated from Salford University where he studied BA (Hons) in Design Studies.