ALONUKO

About the Company

Alonuko, founded by British born, Nigerian Oluwagbemisola Okunlola is a Women's fashion brand which focuses on creating iconic pieces, that introduce every woman in their best self. Established in 2012, Alonuko is limitless when it comes to its source of inspiration. From World affairs, experiences during travel to dreams that initiate foundations for creative exploration, Gbemi expresses much of her perspective of life through design and presents it to the world through fashion. Oluwagbemisola Okunlola was born on 17th August 1994, and raised in London by both parents amongst her four siblings. Okunlola, commonly known as ‘Gbemi’, recognised her creative flair, love for fashion and meticulous eye for detail at a very early age, and by 11, after growing up watching her mum create beautiful gowns for clients, followed in her footsteps and with one of the machines in a corner of the house, taught herself to sew. Nearly 10 years since its inception, Alonuko is internationally recognised by the likes of Vogue, Insider, Huffington post and Essence to name a few. Renowned as a leading British bridal brand, particularly championed for their intricately hand designed embroideries and perfect matching illusion tulles, especially for women of colour- who are usually underrepresented, Gbemi continues to explore and create beyond the standard, to deliver exceptionally for the Alonuko woman. Based in London, Alonuko caters to woman throughout the world, constantly finding more ways to reach as many of their customers in the most seamless way possible, through events such as trunk shows and pop ups. Alonuko products are created to work with the female form, not to hide imperfections or flaws but to accentuate desired features. Gbemi believes, a woman should work with their qualities within, to edify her beauty without.

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Company Name

ALONUKO

Job Title

Chief Operating Officer

Job Description

**Job Title** Chief Operating Officer **Role Summary** Drive operational execution and scalability of a luxury bridal brand by translating the CEO’s strategic vision into actionable plans, overseeing cross‑department coordination, and ensuring consistent delivery of high‑quality client experience and production excellence. **Expectations** - Partner with the CEO to align creative and business goals with operational capabilities. - Steward end‑to‑end processes from production to client delivery, supporting international expansion. - Maintain rigorous KPIs, continuous improvement, and organizational cadence. **Key Responsibilities** 1. **Leadership & Strategy** – Collaborate with CEO to develop operational roadmaps; lead cross‑department leadership meetings; set and monitor performance priorities. 2. **Operational Excellence** – Supervise production, fulfillment, logistics, client experience, and studio workflow; design, implement, and refine SOPs and systems for scale and brand consistency. 3. **People & Culture** – Mentor senior department heads; establish clear expectations, performance structures, and development paths; drive a collaborative, high‑performance culture. 4. **Brand & Client Alignment** – Ensure all operational functions reflect luxury service standards; partner with client experience and showroom teams to deliver seamless end‑to‑end journeys. 5. **Cross‑Functional Coordination** – Strengthen internal communication; align timelines and responsibilities; provide structured reporting to the CEO and leadership. **Required Skills** - 10+ years in fashion/apparel/textile or related product‑driven industry, with 4+ years in senior operational leadership. - Deep knowledge of luxury/bridal value chain: production workflows, supply chain, logistics, and client experience. - Strategic thinker with strong execution, planning, and organizational discipline. - Effective communicator and confident decision‑maker; capable of inspiring and aligning senior leads. - Structured, proactive, and data‑driven; adept at balancing creative sensitivity with operational practicality. - Collaborative mindset with ability to foster clarity and cohesion across multidisciplinary teams. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Fashion Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field. - MBA or equivalent advanced business qualification highly desirable (optional). - Certifications in Lean Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, or Operations Excellence preferred.

Greenwich, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

24-11-2025