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The 50 Most Influential
People in British Luxury
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
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The 2020 Power List, in association with Investec, celebrates
the inspirational individuals – the 50 Most Influential People in (3)
British Luxury – within Walpole’s member brands who, despite
enormous challenges throughout 2020, have continued to steer
the sector to success.
These individuals have been recognised across the following nine categories:
TASTE-MAKERS – Influencers with a great network who others look to for
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advice and inspiration.
STORY TELLERS – The people at the heart of luxury who have created inspiring
THE TASTE-MAKERS preparing for the eagerly-anticipated launch of for the marketing of several global luxury retail
communications during the crisis. a Gleneagles outpost in Edinburgh in late 2021. and travel brands. Trunk Clothiers was a Walpole
Brand of Tomorrow in 2011.
RISING STARS – The Ones to Watch. RICHARD CARTER, DIRECTOR JASON HEWARD, MANAGING DIRECTOR, LEICA
OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, RACHEL VOSPER, FOUNDER,
HEROES – Refocused for 2020, this category celebrates the individuals who ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS (1) Since becoming Managing Director for Leica, RACHEL VOSPER (3)
Jason Heward has given the legendary camera
reached out to their community, and supported frontline workers, the NHS, or Richard Car ter is the Director of Global brand a new focus through creativity and Rachel Vosper is a candle chandler, fragrance
the national effort during the early stages of the pandemic. Communications for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars collaborations. He created new destination designer and retailer. In 1994, with her heart
Limited, situated on the Goodwood Estate, stores and galleries in Mayfair, Harrods and set on becoming an investigative journalist, an
West Sussex. Prior to joining Rolls-Royce, Manchester giving discerning creatives places unexpected trip to Barbados provided a chance
GURUS – Individuals with extraordinary expertise in their respective fields. Richard pursued a career in law, hospitality, to admire and learn about photography. He has meeting with a candle chandler on a beach,
international relations and diplomacy and joined fostered creativity through collaborations with which changed her career path forever. Further
GAME CHANGERS – Innovators within British luxury in pursuit of something BMW South Africa as Board member for Group the best of British luxury including Royal Opera to launching and selling two brands, Rachel
new: where they lead, others follow. Communications and Public Affairs. He served House, Belstaff, Goodwood, Paul Smith, Rolls- opened her eponymous store in Belgravia in
on the Management Board of the Group for 11 Royce and National Portrait Gallery. 2011 before becoming a mother and a Walpole
years until his appointment to Rolls-Royce Motor Brand of Tomorrow in 2015. As well as retailing
CUSTODIANS – A new category for 2020, Custodians holds up the individuals
Cars where he now serves on the Board. In MATS KLINGBERG, FOUNDER, her signature collection, Rachel has also
who have progressed their brand’s sustainability goals during a particularly addition, Richard serves on the Board of Walpole. TRUNK CLOTHIERS (2) collaborated with Royal Opera House, The
Berkeley, Laurent-Perrier, Turnbull & Asser,
difficult year, in particular the Walpole Sustainability Manifesto pillars: leading
CONOR O’LEARY, MANAGING Mats Klingberg launched Trunk Clothiers in and Virgin Atlantic, to name but a few.
the transition towards a circular economy; safeguarding environment and natural DIRECTOR, GLENEAGLES 2010 with a background in the fashion and
financial services industries. After graduating SHELLEY TICHBORNE, FOUNDER
resources; guiding suppliers towards sustainable practices; and advocating
Conor boasts 25 years’ experience in the from business school in Sweden, combined & MANAGING DIRECTOR, MOU
equal and respectful working conditions. hospitality industry, having honed his leadership with fashion studies at the Fashion Institute of
craft and redefined the Food and Beverage Technology (F.I.T.) in New York, Klingberg worked Shelley Tichborne was born and raised in New
LEGENDS – High-profile figures who have led their business in a particularly experiences at some of the UK and Middle East’s at Sweden’s iconic department store Nordiska Zealand. After studying film and literature at
finest five-star hotels. Having joined the iconic Kompaniet (NK) and then for Giorgio Armani VUW University, she travelled extensively and
supportive and inspiring way through the pandemic. hotel and sporting estate, Gleneagles, in 2016 in Stockholm before embarking on a career began working in ad agencies. Shortly after
– to steer the brand through its biggest period in financial services in various marketing and relocating to London, she quit her career in
INNOVATORS – Those who have shown true innovation in product, service or of investment in a century – he currently leads communication roles. With American Express 2002 to found mou. Her vision was to create
the strategic direction of the property, and is in London Klingberg was globally responsible a luxury lifestyle brand on the principles of
management throughout the pandemic.
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sourcing. Starting out in Notting Hill’s Portobello
Road, the fledgling brand soon gained a cult
following for its eclectic and luxurious back-to-
nature vibe, attracting orders from prestigious
stores in the UK and abroad. Today, mou is sold
through select stores internationally and has
a loyal fan-base of A-listers and fashionistas.
THE STORY TELLERS
DAVID KENDALL, MARKETING
& COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR,
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David’s multi-faceted role at David Collins Studio
includes overseeing the brand’s marketing and
public relations, leading special projects such as
the book, ABCDCS (Assouline, 2014), and Past
Present Future – the 30th anniversary exhibition
presented at Phillips in London in 2015 – as
well as being part of the senior team. Prior to
joining the company in 2007, David worked as
surveyor, specialising in commercial property,
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commercial grounding.
JULIA RECORD, GLOBAL DIRECTOR OF
COMMUNICATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS, in-depth knowledge of luxury communications. Duke of Richmond’s Goodwood Estate, and then influential international audiences to Royal Salute SERENA RICHES, SENIOR STRATEGIC THE HEROES
DORCHESTER COLLECTION (5) Prior to joining Belmond, Samantha was the freelance for the last 15 years. Zanny has worked through exciting and immersive experiences MARKETING LEAD, COMMEMORATIVE
communications lead for the launch of Fly Victor, with local, national and international British luxury created by the brand and its many partners. DIVISION, THE ROYAL MINT
With over 30 years’ communications experience, a private jet charter business, executing the start- brands and has enjoyed representing privately- KRISTINA BLAHNIK, CEO,
25 of which on worldwide campaigns, Julia Record up’s communications strategy and securing its owned country estates, cultural attractions, food CHARLOTTE UNSWORTH, GLOBAL LUXURY Serena Riches is a Senior Strategic Marketing MANOLO BLAHNIK (7)
specialises in the luxury, lifestyle and travel position as one of Walpole’s Brands of Tomorrow. and drink brands, a luxury country house hotel PR MANAGER, WILLIAM GRANT & SONS Lead for the Commemorative division of The
sectors. She is currently the Global Director of & spa and style and accessories brands. Last Royal Mint. She is responsible for developing the Kristina Blahnik, CEO of Manolo Blahnik Limited,
Communications and Partnerships for Dorchester STEPHEN RANKIN, DIRECTOR OF PRESTIGE, year she also initiated and organised on behalf of Charlotte Unsworth is a luxury PR and marketer brand strategy and customer acquisition strategy is both a businesswoman and a creative, a rare
Collection, with responsibilities including all GORDON & MACPHAIL Ettinger a successful multi-brand British Men’s with over five years’ experience and a strong both nationally and internationally, growing fusion who has steered the family run business
aspects of comms including social media and Style press day which she hopes, Covid allowing, commercial acumen representing some of the business within the secondary market for forward since joining in 2003.With a wealth of
strategic brand partnerships. In addition, she With over 20 years’ experience in the world to organise again in 2021. the world’s most renowned luxury brands. collectors and investors of historic and rare experience as a chartered architect, Blahnik
has held senior corporate roles based in three of Single Malt (as well as Wine and Spirits), Today she thrives in her current role at family coins, and positioning The Royal Mint as one has an exceptional eye for detail which is why
continents including Global VP of Communications Stephen Rankin’s contribution to the industry owned distillers William Grant & Sons, taking of the most prestigious collectibles specialists unlike many CEO’s, she plays a pivotal role
for Kerzner International, and has headed up was recognised in in 2019 when he was made THE RISING STARS the luxury portfolio of spirits to new heights globally. Bringing over 15 years’ experience of in the creative process and development of
worldwide comms for Shangri-La Hotels & a Master of the Quaich: the highest honour across all global markets, developing luxury PR, delivering multi-channel campaigns in both B2B each collection. Alongside her uncle Manolo
Resorts, The Savoy Group and Thistle Hotels. Julia possible in the Whisky industry. Alongside fellow e-Commerce and new sales channel strategies and B2C businesses coupled with an abundance Blahnik, she visits the factories in Milan and
was included in PR Week’s 2020 Power Book as family members and colleagues, Stephen has AMA GUGLIELMINO-BRADY, SENIOR to implementing brand collaborations through of enthusiasm, Serena is committed to growing with an inherent understanding of proportion,
number one in the luxury hospitality sector. contributed to the growth of the 125-year-old BRAND MANAGER, ROYAL SALUTE her strong luxury network. the business through her commercial acumen, structure and detailing – she helps make the
family firm Gordon & MacPhail, and the release leadership and positive attitude. vision become a reality. Understanding the core
SAMANTHA STRAWFORD, BRAND of some of the rarest and most iconic whiskies in Ama Guglielmino-Brady is a well-rounded and FRANCESCA LINDBERG, foundations of the brand and with a long-term
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR, BELMOND the world. His work today is focused on engaging passionate Senior Brand Manager with over nine PR MANAGER, THE HARI (6) STEPHANIE FOXLEY, DIGITAL goal in mind, Blahnik can nurture the values and
with consumers around the world, and bringing years’ experience in creating integrated creative MARKETING MANAGER, GARRARD the philosophy; ultimately cementing the future.
Samantha Strawford has been with Belmond for to life the wonderful story of Gordon & MacPhail activations and experiences, advertising, and Starting her career in the communications team
over seven years and has been a pivotal player through their truly unique and rare portfolio of digital campaigns, with a focus on online branding, at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, Francesca Stephanie Foxley has been Digital Marketing BALTHAZAR FABRICIUS AND
in its dramatic rise in global brand awareness, Single Malt Scotch Whiskies. content, and influencer marketing. Throughout Lindberg fell in love with luxury hospitality –it Manager at House of Garrard, the longest-serving CHRIS DOWNHAM, CO-CHAIR,
culminating in Belmond’s acquisition in 2019 by her career, Ama has worked with prestigious allowed her to work in a dynamic and glamorous jeweller in the world, since 2018. During this time, WALPOLE BRANDS OF TOMORROW
LVMH. In her role as Brand Communications ZANNY GILCHRIST, LUXURY PR & companies, both nationally and internationally, environment alongside like-minded people; what she has overseen the development of the brands
Director, Samantha has been responsible MARKETING CONSULTANT, ETTINGER including Kate Spade, Prada, Nike, and Procter more could she want? After a few years working global digital channels and online content. Prior In 2020 Chris Downham was appointed co-Chair
for driving forward the global brand creative & Gamble, before joining Pernod Ricard’s Scotch at Peretti Communications, Francesca now to joining Garrard, Stephanie worked for a number of Walpole’s Brands of Tomorrow Programme
communications strategy, gaining international Zanny Gilchrist’s career has taken her from atop whisky division, Chivas Brothers, in 2017 as Senior combines her in-house experience with her of companies including The Tate, Cass Art and the along with Balthazar Fabricius. Chris is a
media attention. With over 20 years’ experience, London PR agency to a small specialist food & Brand Manager for Royal Salute. In her role with time in agency to look after the PR for luxury jewellery brand Cassandra Goad, and has almost chartered accountant. He has worked in general
Samantha has a thorough understanding and drinks agency, to in-house as Head of PR at the the global brand team, Ama aims to introduce five-star hotel, The Hari, in Belgravia. 10 years’ experience in the digital marketing space. and financial management roles for founder-
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led and entrepreneurial businesses over the KNUT WYLDE, GENERAL MANAGER, ever y level. Whilst developing ever-closer THE GURUS MARGARET SWEENEY, DIRECTOR OF
last two decades, including as CFO and CEO THE BERKELEY relationships with the world’s top luxury brands, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, G . F SMITH
of luxury media company BOAT International under Simon’s guidance Johnstons has also
until the end of 2018. He has advisory and Knut Wylde is a well-respected hotelier with invested to enable the company’s own brand ALEXANDRA CURRIE, Margaret Sweeney moved to London at 18
board roles with several companies, including a career spanning the globe from Europe to to carve out its own ‘slow luxury’ niche as the SENIOR HEAD OF STRATEGY AND dreaming of a fashion career. Scared but buoyed
sustainable luxury repair service The Restory, the Caribbean, Middle East and Asia within most-loved brand for the very best Scottish PROJECT MANAGEMENT, FARFETCH by the confidence and work ethic her parents
a 2019 Brand of Tomorrow. Balthazar grew up the luxury sector. Before his appointment to cashmere and fine woollens. had instilled in her, she believed that following
on the Goodwood Estate, and was educated at General Manager of The Berkeley, Knut was Alexandra Currie leads the Strategy &Project her passion meant anything was possible.
Sherborne, followed by King’s College London. Hotel Manager at Claridge’s and previously LEANNE ROBERTS-HEWITT, Management function at FARFETCH Platform Remarkably, Margaret’s first job as an office
He cut his teeth on Ladbrokes’ Graduate worked at some of the most iconic London MANAGING DIRECTOR, AND Solutions–the global platform for luxur y junior at G. F Smith grew into a 30-year career
Scheme in 2002, before founding Fitzdares properties such as The Lanesborough and The KELLY YEOMANS, BUSINESS commerce. In her role, Alexandra is focused at an innovative, empowering company she feels
in 2005. In 2007, Fitzdares became one of Savoy. Additionally, he has held senior roles DEVELOPMENT & CLIENT SERVICES, on building revolutionary Connected Retail as passionate about today as ever: “As Director
Walpole’s inaugural Brands of Tomorrow. with One&Only Resorts, Rosewood Hotels, and WILDABOUT solutions for luxury brands and retailers. Since of Business Development, I work with so many (11)
the Dorchester Collection. With this wealth joining FARFETCH in 2016, Alexandra’s played great colleagues, and I’m privileged to meet and
JONATHAN BAKER, MANAGING of experience and his commitment to the Renowned London floral designers Leanne an integral role in building the company’s suite work with so many inspiringly talented people
DIRECTOR, TURNBULL & ASSER hospitality industry, Knut brings an energetic Roberts-Hewitt and Andrew Devonport head of white-label products. She’s led the strategic across the world’s luxury brands –including the
and fresh approach to hotel management as up a team of passionate home grown and development and onboarding of 25 partners great fashion houses.”
Jonathan Baker began his career at Paul Smith, well as a true understanding of luxury in both international florists with an incredible eye onto the platform, most significantly the re- joining The Lakes Distillery to define the house
rising through the ranks in the UK, before product and service. for detail and artistic design. Kelly Yeomans is platform for Harrods’ digital business, the MARK DUGUID, MANAGING style and formulate their whisky strategy. An
relocating to New York in 2005 as General the brand’s Business Development and Client largest programme FARFETCH has delivered DIRECTOR, CARRIER expert in whisky maturation (particularly
Manager for North America. He returned to SIMON COTTON, CEO, Services Consultant just over four years. After to date. Alexandra earned an MBA from the Sherr y casks), Gandhi practices “holistic
London in 2009 as Global Head of Wholesale JOHNSTONS OF ELGIN (8) being forced to shut the studio, Leanne and London Business School and holds a Bachelor Hailing from rural Scotland, venturing far and whisky-making” by applying a vast array of
and Franchise. In 2012, he joined No. 14 Savile Kelly prevented hundreds of thousands of of Commerce from Queen’s University, Canada. wide was Mark Duguid’s childhood ambition. novel approaches and pioneering techniques.
Row, a private equity start-up as Sales Director For the last seven years Simon Cotton has flowers being sent to landfill and delivered 2,000 Post-graduation, seasons overseas in customer His creative influences range from a spectrum
before his promotion to chief operating officer in led cashmere and fine woollens specialist bouquets to six London hospitals to spread joy ANNA BARTLE, VICE PRESIDENT service led to senior commercial roles with of domains –art, mathematics, perfumery, and
2014.In 2016 Jonathan joined British shirtmaker Johnstons of Elgin, helping it to deliver the to NHS workers during the first lockdown. As CORPORATE AFFAIRS & CO-LEAD FOR leading mainstream travel brands, before Mark winemaking to name a few. According to the
and Royal Warrant holder Turnbull & Asser. As potential of its223-year history and incredible well as this act of kindness, Wildabout are SUSTAINABILITY, THE ESTÉE LAUDER made the transition to specialise in the luxury Whisky Magazine, “If whisky is an art ... this
Managing Director, Jonathan has successfully exper tise. He has a burning passion for regularly called upon for large installations, COMPANIES UK & IRELAND (9) sector by joining Kuoni as commercial director man is the artist relishing his palette.”
developed and implemented the three-year continuous improvement and innovation, wedding and event flowers through London, the in 2009 and subsequently Carrier as Managing
strategic plan for the brand, putting in place coupled with a commitment to genuine and UK and Europe, and have a luxury online store Anna Bar tle is a senior communications Director in 2017. In the three years Mark has been FARRAH STORR, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, ELLE (10)
solid foundations for sustainable growth. meaningful work on driving sustainability at offering stunning bouquets, plants and gifts. professional with over 20 years’ experience at the helm, Carrier has evolved its proposition to
in consumer brands across a variety of deliver truly exceptional experiences which fulfil Prior to joining ELLE as Editor-in-Chief, Farrah
industry sectors, both in-house and agency- the needs and goals of today’s luxury traveller, Storr was the Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan
side. Currently VP of Corporate Affairs for The picking up multiple awards along the way. where she grew the brand to become the No.1
Estée Lauder Companies UK and Ireland, Anna UK women’s glossy. Previously, Farrah was the
leads media relations, external stakeholder STUART JOHNSON, MANAGING launch Editor of Women’s Health magazine.
engagement, public affairs, internal corporate DIRECTOR, BROWN’S HOTEL Farrah was included in the GG2 Power List,
communications, and the Crisis & Issues profiling Britain’s 101 most influential Asians.
practice. She is also co-lead on Sustainability In October 2020, Stuart Johnson celebrated In 2019 Farrah was awarded Editor of the
Strategy and runs the region’s Corporate his 16-year anniversary at Rocco Forte Hotels. Year at the PPA Awards, for the second year
Responsibility programmes including key Stuart’s career progressed from positions at The running and was included in the Evening
philanthropic initiatives such as The Estée Savoy, Claridge’s and The Connaught, and has Standard’s Progress 1000 list of London’s most
Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign included stints as General Manager at Cliveden, influential people of 2019. She is the author of
(‘BCC’), the region’s Children’s Literacy Publishing Director of the UK Hotel Guide (Condé The Discomfort Zone (Piatkus) and a Social
programme and the company’s commitment Nast) and General Manager at Brown’s. Stuart Mobility Commissioner.
to Look Good Feel Better. has also worked in Shanghai where he oversaw
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the early development of the Westbund Hotel, a LUCY YEOMANS, FOUNDER
SIMON GLENDENNING, Rocco Forte Hotel, scheduled to open next year AND CO-CEO, DREST (11)
MANAGING DIRECTOR, and as General Manager at The Assila Hotel,
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DUGDALE BROS. & CO. Jeddah, before returning to Brown’s in 2018 as Lucy Yeomans is Creator, Founder and co-CEO
Managing Director. of DREST, the world’s first luxury convergence
A wine merchant turned luxury goods advocate, platform with gamification, shopping, creativity,
Simon Glendenning has sought out and restored content and entertainment at its core. Prior to
heritage British brands within niche sectors THE GAME CHANGERS founding DREST, Lucy’s illustrious career history
including Wensum Tailoring, Cole & Son and the included Deputy Editor of Tatler and Editor-in-
specialist sector of Alfred Dunhill when cigar Chief of Harper’s Bazaar, and Global Content
smoking was still acceptable. He has always DHAVALL GANDHI, WHISKY DIRECTOR, Director of luxury online retailer, NET-A-PORTER.
focussed on ensuring that the reputation of the THE LAKES DISTILLERY COM. DREST is a game-changing ecosystem
brand was justified and commensurate with within both the mobile gaming and fashion
the products bearing its name and, whenever Corporate finance consultant turned whisky markets, providing brands with a new frontier
(10) possible, emphasising a Made in England scientist, Dhavall Gandhi was the whiskymaker to connect with consumers and currently features
provenance. for The Macallan single malt whisky before over 160 of the world’s leading fashion brands
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including Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Prada, Off-White, and led to Black Tomato’s innovative approach DEBRA PATTERSON, QUALITY EXECUTIVE, joining Burberry in 2009, Jocelyn held roles in Ireland. With over 20 years’ experience at retailers Andretta has extensive experience across the
Loewe, Chloé, Thom Browne, Burberry and Stella being lauded across the luxury sector. Black THE SAVOY production management, customer engagement including the Aurora Fashion Group, Marks & luxury sector, with a focus on retail, digital,
McCartney. Tomato’s pioneering travel products, like and commercial development at a small luxury Spencer and latterly Nike, Melissa has carved omni-channel and international expansion.
“Get Lost” and “Blink” reflect the company’s Debra Patterson joined The Savoy in1997 and in clothing brand. an impressive career leading large-scale Digital,
SIMON MITCHELL, CO-FOUNDER, SYBARITE unique ability to uncover rare ways in which this time has overseen the implementation of a Ecommerce, Omni-Channel and DTC businesses ANTHONY ROMANO, CEO, CHURCH’S (16)
to experience destinations. This approach has diverse range of innovative and creative initiatives LUCY THORNTON, HEAD OF MARKETING, & teams. During this time, Melissa has had the
Simon Mitchell co-founded Sybarite with Torquil led to the brand being consistently named by to help reduce The Savoy’s environmental INNOVATION & SUSTAINABILITY, JING opportunity to live and work in five countries Anthony Romano has had a varied and successful
McIntosh in 2002. The founding principles were the likes of Conde Nast Traveller and Travel + impact, attracting national and international across three continents, with the privilege of professional career spanning more than 30 years.
to create a global studio focusing on retail Leisure as one of the best travel companies industry recognition; notably Virtuoso Best of the Lucy Thornton entered the luxury marketing absorbing new experiences and embracing new He has held leading positions as a Chief Executive,
design with a highly collaborative culture. in the world. Best Award: Sustainable Tourism Leadership world in 2008 joining superyacht brokerage, cultures. Melissa passionately drives a people- Board Member or Investor in innovative start-
Simon brings his natural hands-on practicality Hotel; European Hospitality Awards ‘Green Burgess. Following four exciting years in centric approach, maintaining that when we ups to well-established heritage brands across
to Sybarite’s architectural and design projects Hotel of the Year’. As Quality Executive, Debra the superyacht industry, Lucy followed her unlock human passion and potential, business the globe. His current role as Chief Executive
and is intrinsically involved across all the CUSTODIANS is committed to ensuring sustainability remains tastebuds to single garden tea brand JING, results flow near automatically. of Church’s, a brand with more than 400 years
operational and client facing aspects of the a core value at The Savoy and that the standard where she now drives the marketing, innovation of shoemaking history, has resulted in many
studio. Sybarite has delivered 2,500 projects to of excellence and luxurious experience, enjoyed and sustainability strategy. During lockdown, changes to the heritage brand’s business model.
date, including global store designs for notable BERNIE DE LE CUONA, FOUNDER & CEO, by the guests, is never compromised. Lucy completed the Business Sustainability THE LEGENDS His goal is to continue innovating the company,
luxury monobrands and renowned department DE LE CUONA Management course from the University of making Church’s a key player in the fashion and
stores. The business concentrates on delivering JOCELYN WILKINSON, RESPONSIBILITY Cambridge –reaffirming Sustainability at the luxury world, and a highly relevant brand across
innovative and experiential environments for retail Bernie de Le Cuona is the founder and CEO PROGRAMME DIRECTOR, BURBERRY (13) forefront of JING’s agenda. As part of the JING THIERRY ANDRETTA, a wide customer group–ensuring its continued
and hospitality. Simon is a regular contributor and of de Le Cuona, a purveyor of fine textiles for team, Lucy is on a mission to ensure that tea CHIEF EXECUTIVE, MULBERRY (15) success for years to come.
opinion leader within the industry. interiors, with a 27-year history. Bernie is a In 2017, Burberry launched a new five-year producers and their environments thrive long
fabric expert who interior designers, fashion responsibility strategy covering its corporate into the future, whilst consumers enjoy a more Thierry Andretta is Chief Executive of Mulberry. DEMETRA PINSENT, CEO,
TOM MARCHANT, CO-FOUNDER, houses and historical bodies all turn to when and philanthropic activities. Sitting across fulfilling cup of tea. Prior to joining Mulberry in 2015, Mr Andretta CHARLOTTE TILBURY BEAUTY (17)
BLACK TOMATO (12) a textile specialist is called for. She is unique, Burberry’s entire footprint, the strategy is was CEO of Buccellati and Non-Executive
being at the helm of the design and business designed to drive positive change and build a MELISSA MULLEN, VICE PRESIDENT, Director at ACNE Studios and Sergio Tacchini. Demetra Pinsent has been the CEO of Charlotte
Tom Marchant is co-founder of luxury travel operations. With her vision this global brand more sustainable future with goals for 2022. GENERAL MANAGER UK & IR, He was previously Executive Chairman/CEO Tilbury Beauty since its inception in 2012. In
company Black Tomato. Described by Harper’s is a trailblazer of sustainability. Pure is an Working closely with Burberry’s global team JO MALONE LONDON (14) at Lanvin and Moschino, President Emerging this capacity, she has partnered with Founder
Bazaar as “having a finger on the pulse of travel industry first, the ultimate collection of 100% of in-house sustainability experts, Jocelyn Brands at Gucci Group with responsibility for Charlotte Tilbury to deliver record-breaking
that is incomparable” his experience shaping organic linen certified to GOTS, for those who Wilkinson is responsible for the implementation Melissa Mullen joined The Estée Lauder Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and year-on-year growth across channels and
the business in the UK and the US has enabled are pursuing wellness and looking to invest in of this strategy, overseeing the continued Companies in 2019 as the Vice President & Balenciaga, and Executive Chairman/CEO of geographies. Prior to this, she was a partner
a deep understanding of the different markets a healthy lifestyle. evolution of Burberry’s programmes. Prior to General Manager of Jo Malone London UK & Céline, part of the LVMH Fashion Group. Mr at McKinsey & Company where she co-led the
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European Luxury Goods Practice. Demetra has The Edwardian Group London includes the 2016, she has been a driving force behind this
served as a Non-Executive Director for Capital & brands Radisson Blu Edwardian and the May British icon’s renewed lease of life - treasuring
Counties and Belmond and is currently a Trustee Fair Hotel, and will open a new-build 5 star hotel uncompromising quality and celebrating
of the Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess in Leicester Square, London in 2021. creativity in its perfume- makers, while paving
of Cambridge. the way in positive luxury.
TRACEY GREAVES, CHIEF COMMERCIAL
ROBERT WHITFIELD, REGIONAL OFFICER, GOODWOOD CATE MOORE, GLOBAL DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR UK & GENERAL MANAGER, OF ADVOCACY, CONNECTIONS AND
THE DORCHESTER (18) Tracey Greave joined Goodwood in 2008 as Group ECOMMERCE, WILLIAM GRANT & SONS
Sales and Marketing Director; her strategy drove
Robert Whitfield arrived at The Dorchester in double-digit growth in revenues. Becoming CCO Cate Moore joined the innovative, family-owned
May 2017 to take up the role of Regional Director in 2016, Tracey’s responsibilities increased distiller William Grant & Sons in 2014 and is
UK and General Manager. Formerly Regional to include sponsorship. Her creative content responsible for driving Digital and Omnichannel
Vice President and General Manager for Four propositions, including a digital strategy that has transformation across the portfolio with luxury
Seasons Resort Hualalai, Hawaii, Robert attracted global brands, have grown revenues brands including Glenfiddich, the world’s most
swapped his Hawaiian shirts and a beach view and profits across events. Tracey has also led the awarded single malt whisky and The Balvenie,
for sharp suits and a different pace of life on development of the Estate’s sustainability vision, the world’s most handcrafted single malt whisky.
Park Lane to oversee operations and strategy driving the 10-year strategy to reduce Goodwood’s Cate balances establishing and growing the
at the renowned London hotel. His remit also carbon footprint. Tracey has recently taken on the company’s online business with defining the role
includes Dorchester Collection’s other two UK role of overseeing future growth, focusing on new of content, data and tech in integrated consumer/
properties, 45 Park Lane, London and Coworth business initiatives and developing collaborations trade connections, whilst also driving the Brand
Park, Ascot. Robert is highly regarded for an that continue to grow Goodwood’s reputation as Ambassador programme.
approachable management style and he believes a leading global luxury experience brand.
that exceptional service derives from humility JOOST DE KRUIFF, GENERAL MANAGER,
and caring for others. BEATRICE DESCORPS, GLOBAL VICE- HOME GROWN CLUB
PRESIDENT, MOLTON BROWN
SIMON CUNDEY, MANAGING DIRECTOR, As General Manager, Joost de Kruiff is responsible
HENRY POOLE With over 20 years’ experience in the beauty for the running of Home Grown, the exclusive
industr y, shaping some of its most iconic membership club. Home Grown is a community
Simon Cundey is a seventh-generation family brands, Beatrice Descorps is currently the of entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders
member and the Managing Director of Savile Global Vice-President of Marketing at Molton and business innovators based in the heart of
Row’s first ever tailors, Henry Poole & Co., a Brown. A member of the Leadership Team since Marylebone from the team behind Home House.
business which is credited with the invention
of the ‘dinner jacket’ in the 1860s.
THE INNOVATORS
RACHEL WALLER, GLOBAL VICE PRESIDENT
MARKETING, DIGITAL & INNOVATION,
BURBERRY
As VP of Marketing, Digital & Innovation at
Burberry, Rachel Waller is responsible for all
of the luxury brand’s owned channels across
social, platforms, influencers, email, messaging
and digital innovation.
LINDA PLANT, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING,
EDWARDIAN GROUP, LONDON
Linda Plant was named Director of Strategic
Relations for Edwardian Group, London in 2016.
She joined the company in 1990 and has held
several positions within the group including
Group Head of Marketing for 10 years and Group
Head of Sales for four years. Linda oversees the
global partnership efforts of London’s largest
privately owned hotel company, including
the execution of business strategies and
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collaboration with key commercial partnerships.
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