Employed by Antalis as its UK head of specifications, Ms White was appointed her new role on May 27 at the SDEA’s Annual General Meeting.

She was previously appointed vice president but now is ready to take the step up. She brings with her experience across retail, design and material specification with a keen passion for visual merchandising and store design.

Today Ms White uses her talents to help end users and designers align materials with live projects across a broad range of sectors.

She said: “I am incredibly honoured to serve as the first female President of the Shop & Display Equipment Association, where I champion innovation across the retail display sector.”

Ms White’s appointment reflects both her personal contribution to the industry and Antalis’ continued commitment to supporting innovation, creativity and progress across the retail display and design sectors.