Jill Askam

Head of CFE Agency

After graduating with a BA honours in Textile Marketing, Jill spent 2 years as a product manager for Levi’s, moving to Lee Cooper, to begin her a 20 year career in international business development and licensing. She has since managed international expansion of high profile fashion and lifestyle brands such as Pepe Jeans, Austin Reed and Caterpillar clothing and accessories; and devised and executed international brand extension strategies for French Connection, Dr Martens and Coca-Cola.

Jill joined the CFE in April 2009 from IMG where she was Vice President of fashion licensing, representing among, Ferrari, Anya Hindmarch and Mischa Barton. Jill now negotiates collaborative, consultancy, sponsorship and licensing deals on behalf of Venture and Pioneer designers, conducting all financial and contractual discussions.

For further information please contact:
Head of Agency – Jill Askam
j.askam@fashion.arts.ac.uk