
Kelly Sheridan
Chief Executive Officer
The Microfibre Consortium
Kelly Sheridan is the CEO of The Microfibre Consortium (TMC), bringing analytical thinking to the challenge of fibre fragmentation in the textile industry. With expertise in textile fibres, she leads TMC’s science-driven approach, ensuring rigorous research underpins industry solutions.
At TMC, Kelly focuses on expanding research scope, translating test method data into actionable insights, and strengthening industry collaboration to mitigate fibre fragmentation release. Her work connects scientific findings with real-world applications, supporting TMC’s mission to facilitate practical, scalable solutions for the textile sector.
In addition to her role at TMC, Kelly is an Associate Professor at Northumbria University, UK, reinforcing TMC’s commitment to academic excellence and scientific integrity. Through her leadership, she advances understanding and solutions that help the textile industry reduce its environmental impact.