Dr Hakan Karaosman

Dr. Hakan Karaosman is a globally renowned and award-winning expert in supply chain sustainability, with a particular focus on fashion and textiles. Currently an Associate Professor at Cardiff University, he also serves as Chief Scientist at FReSCH (Fashion's Responsible Supply Chain Hub), an EU-awarded and UN-recognized research hosted by University College Dublin. Additionally, he chairs the Union of Concerned Researchers in Fashion (UCRF).

Recognised as a thought leader, Dr. Karaosman was included in the Vogue Business 100 Innovators: Class of 2023 for his contributions to sustainability. Greenpeace Italia honored him as a Voice for the Climate in 2023. His work is frequently featured in top-tier international media, including Forbes, The Guardian, Vogue Italia, Vogue Business, Business of Fashion, and many others.

A sought-after keynote speaker, Dr. Karaosman addresses global audiences at high-profile events such as those hosted by the Financial Times, TEDx, Global Fashion Summit, British Fashion Council, and Milano Fashion Week. His extensive body of work includes widely cited academic publications, book chapters, industry reports, and teaching cases.