Denise Stephenson is the founder and inventor of TechTags, a patented smart tag set to revolutionise how retailers manage returns. Designed to close the gap between brands and consumers, TechTags makes the returns process smarter, more transparent and more profitable.

A serial entrepreneur with a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Consumer Behaviour, Denise brings over a decade of experience leading HR transformation projects for global brands including Walt Disney, Shell and GSK.

She has been recognised for her innovation by organisations such as Innovate UK’s Growth Programme, Newable, JP Morgan, Imperial College London, ESCP Business School, and Barclays Eagle Labs.

Now at the forefront of fashion tech, Denise is redefining industry standards building trusted, scalable systems that protect both margins and customer relationships.