Sian Westerman
Sian Westerman | |
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| Born | 1962 |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Manchester High School for Girls; University of Birmingham (English law and French) |
| Occupation(s) | Banking professional, consultant |
| Known for | Co-chair of the BFC Fashion Trust, trustee of the Royal Academy Trust |
Sian Eleri Angharad Westerman (born 1962) is a prominent British banking professional and currently serves as co-chair of the BFC Fashion Trust. She holds a trustee position at the Royal Academy Trust, which supports the Royal Academy of Arts, and previously served as a trustee for the English National Ballet.
Early life and education
Westerman attended Manchester High School for Girls before pursuing higher education at the University of Birmingham, where she completed a degree combining English law with French. Her studies included a two-year period at an institution in Limoges.
Career
Westerman started her career training as a solicitor with Slaughter and May, but later shifted to the banking sector by joining Rothschild. She held the role of Managing Director for Global Financial Advisory from 2003 until 2013 and currently offers consultancy services focused on the retail and luxury industries.
In 2005, she became a board member of fashion accessories brand Anya Hindmarch, serving for six years. In response to the 2008 financial crisis, Westerman engaged with the British Fashion Council to provide financial guidance to emerging designers. After spending some time working in Hong Kong, she returned to the UK and now co-leads the BFC Fashion Trust alongside Tania Fares, aiding up-and-coming British fashion talents. Additionally, Westerman acts as a mentor and holds various board positions within multiple fashion enterprises.