Executives leave big jobs to lead global exodus from fast fashion

Top UK execs among 1,700 applicants for 20 roles as sustainable e-commerce firm Thriftify looks to grow in UK market

Rónán Ó Dálaigh, CEO of Thriftify, which is helping social enterprises to build their online presence to serve a growing public demand to move from fast fashion to sustainable preloved clothing.

A leader in the UK e-commerce retail market, successful entrepreneurs and business leaders are among the new recruits joining sustainable e-commerce firm Thriftify.

Dublin-based Thriftify acts as an online retailer for 98% of Ireland’s charity shops, with a strong focus on preloved clothing. Backed by €1.6m from angel investors, the company has big expansion ambitions for the UK market.