Sharon Brant has been Rowan's retail manager since 1995, and is also responsible for their team of countrywide design consultants, and for their extensive workshop programme. A passionate knitter since childhood, the has run her own knitwear business for 17 years, and has contributed to TV productions and films, such as the Harry Potter film, The Philosopher's Stone, and The Phantom of the Opera. She has also contributed to several books, and provides technical support and pattern writing for knitwear designers Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably.