Charlotte Needes

Charlotte Needes has extensive experience in product management and merchandising within the e-commerce fashion sector, currently serving as Head of Product for Catalogue, Content & Product Discovery at YOOX NET-A-PORTER since August 2013. Charlotte has held several senior positions, including Lead Product Manager for Product Discovery and Web Search & Browse, and has successfully executed initiatives focused on enhancing product recommendations, optimizing user experience, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align product strategies with business goals. Prior roles in merchandising and e-commerce coordination, including at THEOUTNET.COM and Vintage Seekers, have equipped Charlotte with a strong foundation in data analysis, stakeholder management, and agile methodologies. Charlotte holds a BSc in Natural Sciences from Durham University and a short course credential in Fashion Buying & Merchandising from the London College of Fashion.