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Oliver Cooke

Chief Marketing Officer

Stone Island

Oliver is an executive brand-leader with 18 years of experience building brands and product in the fashion and design space.  

Oliver currently serves as Chief Marketing Officer for Stone Island. He focuses on driving brand and business worldwide, evolving the brand and honouring Stone Island’s clarity of vision - a focus rooted in decades of research and material science, that has led to its deep sub-cultural influence around the world. 

Prior to Stone Island, Oliver worked within a number of visionary organisations big and small, from agencies and start-ups to Burberry, Giorgio Armani and JW Anderson.

David Gandy

Model & Founder

David Gandy Wellwear

Albin Johansson

CEO

Axel Arigato

Albin Johansson is the Co-founder and CEO of Axel Arigato, the contemporary fashion brand he launched in 2014 with a vision to challenge the traditional model of building a label. Starting in Sweden as a digitally native, single-category brand, Axel Arigato quickly evolved into a global name with a diverse range of products and a strong multichannel presence. Albin has guided the brand through changing trends and expanding markets, shaping it into a go-to choice for the urban consumer around the world. For him, Axel Arigato is more than just products — it’s a lifestyle and a set of values that have been at the core of the brand since day one.

Julie Bourgeois

Global President

ANINE BING

Daniel Grieder

CEO

Hugo Boss

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

He is responsible for Company Strategy, Global Marketing, Creative Direction, Global Product Development, Licenses Management, HR as well as Corporate Communications. 

Daniel Grieder was born in Washington, D.C., USA, in 1961. While studying at the University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration in Zurich (HWZ Hochschule für Wirtschaft) he founded Max Trade Service AG in 1985 (later renamed Madison Clothing Ltd.), which, in addition to manufacturing and selling leatherwear to leading department stores throughout Switzerland, also distributed internationally renowned brands such as Pepe Jeans, Tommy Hilfiger, Stone Island and C.P. Company in Switzerland, Austria and Eastern Europe.

With the launch of the American brand Tommy Hilfiger in the European market in 1997, Grieder was largely responsible for the successful establishment of Tommy Hilfiger there over the following years. In 2004, Daniel Grieder was named Vice President of Commercial Operations at Tommy Hilfiger Europe, and two years later as Chief Operating Officer and President Tommy Hilfiger Europe. This was followed by his appointment as Chief Executive Officer Tommy Hilfiger Europe in 2008. After the integration of the Tommy Hilfiger brand into the Phillips-Van Heusen (PVH) Corporation in 2010, Grieder became Chief Executive Officer and President of Tommy Hilfiger Global and PVH Europe in 2014.

In June 2021, Daniel Grieder joined the HUGO BOSS AG Managing Board as Chief Executive Officer.

Grieder is married, has two sons and lives in Switzerland.

Michael Ward

Managing Director

Harrods

Kristen Sosa

CEO, North America

Zadig&Voltaire

Alex Schellenberger

Chief Brand and Marketing Officer

Mandarin Oriental

Barbara Campos

CEO

Joseph

Born in France, Barbara studied Marketing and Business Management prior to undertaking the Program for Leadership Development at the prestigious Harvard Business School. She started her career holding positions in wholesale at Pringle of Scotland and Hugo Boss. In 2003 she moved to Furla as Managing Director for France and Germany. Between 2010 and 2017 Barbara was Executive Vice President, International at Diane Von Furstenberg, she then moved to Marni where she was the Global Wholesale Director. Barbara joined JOSEPH as CEO in November 2018. Within her role at JOSEPH, Barbara is responsible for the corporate strategy and the commercial growth of business.

Vikki Kavanagh

Chief Commercial Officer

John Lewis & Partners

Ken Feyder

Chief Information Officer, Americas Region

Hermes

Julia Goddard

CEO

Harvey Nichols

Kristina Blahnik

CEO

Manolo Blahnik

For over a decade, Kristina Blahnik has led Manolo Blahnik with a rare balance of creative vision and strategic acumen, ensuring the brand’s enduring global success while preserving its artisanal heritage. As CEO, she champions the principle “to optimise, not maximise,” guiding the company toward responsible, long-term growth. Under her leadership, Manolo Blahnik has expanded from two to twenty boutiques worldwide, with major growth in the Middle East, Asia, and North America. In 2024, she oversaw the brand’s launch in mainland China with a flagship in Shanghai and a new Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise, alongside a Hong Kong joint venture that opened three additional stores...marking a defining moment in the brand’s expansion across Asia.

A trained architect, Kristina brings a refined design sensibility to her leadership. She first contributed to the brand’s creative journey through the 2003 Design Museum exhibition and continues to collaborate closely with her uncle, Manolo Blahnik, on every collection. Her proudest initiative, the Manolo Blahnik Archives launched in 2021, celebrates the brand’s 50-year legacy through an award-winning digital storytelling platform with over one million visitors.

Kristina has also driven acclaimed collaborations, including partnerships with Rihanna, Vetements, and Birkenstock, which expanded the brand’s cultural relevance and audience. A strong advocate for social responsibility, she founded the Manolo Blahnik Foundation in 2022 to champion mental health, animal welfare, and creative education. Under her guidance, the company earned Great Place to Work certification and grew to over 250 employees, all while preserving its core values of creativity, craftsmanship, and family.

Miral Youssef

President

Middle East & Africa, Kering

Michael Chalhoub

CEO

Chalhoub Group

Michael Chalhoub is the Chief Executive Officer of Chalhoub Group, the leading luxury partner across the Middle East. Under his leadership, the 

Group is committed to delivering Vision 2033 through innovation, growth, and global expansion. 

Since joining Chalhoub Group, Michael has transformed the Group’s strategy, driving diversification into new categories, expanding into untapped regions, and revitalizing the investment portfolio. He has also strengthened joint venture partnerships, creating a solid foundation for sustained growth. 

Michael’s vision focuses on balancing growth with operational excellence. He is dedicated to expanding the Group's proprietary brands internationally while enhancing its portfolio through strategic acquisitions. 

Strengthening existing partnerships remains central to his strategy, solidifying Chalhoub Group’s position as a regional leader with a global presence. 

An entrepreneur at heart, Michael has launched several startups, including Sport360, a leading media group in the GCC that grew to a 75-person organization generating over $10M in annual revenues within just four years. He also supported multiple ventures through the Harvard Innovation Lab. 

Before becoming CEO, Michael served as President of Joint Ventures and Strategy, Growth, Innovation, and Investment at Chalhoub Group with prior roles at L’Oréal USA, Michael Kors, and in consulting. 

Michael is a Harvard Business School MBA Baker Scholar and holds master's degrees in Finance and International Affairs from Paris Dauphine University.

Sunday Riley

Founder & CEO

Sunday Riley

Alexis Mourot

CEO

Christian Louboutin

Alexis Mourot is the embodiment of modern leadership, combining high standard expectations with empathy and a profound desire to pass skills and knowledge on. An impassioned globetrotter, he joined Christian Louboutin in 2007 and is aiming to make the iconic French red-soled brand an essential luxury player on the international stage. Under his governance, the house has undergone spectacular growth and now has 165 stores in 40 countries. 

He is also leading the brand’s development, having now extended its universe to adapt to new lifestyles without ever forgetting its artisanal heritage and the exceptional know-how which made its reputation. Christian Louboutin today is an influential luxury accessories brand. It generates 95% of its turnover outside France. 

Educated in finance at the University of Paris-Dauphine, Alexis has had an atypical career. During his studies, he explored the working world and became assistant brand manager for Canard Duchêne and Veuve Clicquot champagnes. This experience rooted in him a love of know-how and the finest creations. 

It was in the United States that, over five years, he refined his international expertise in the luxury goods sector, first at Yves Saint Laurent then in the LVMH group. He played an active part in integrating iconic brands, such as Christian Lacroix, Kenzo, Loewe 1 into the “LVMH Fashion Group US”, and was actively involved with the integration and restructuring of the Donna Karan International brand. This American interlude is a marker of his career. 

He then contributed to developing Marc Jacobs and Marc by Marc Jacobs and successfully opened the brand’s European office, which he headed for three years from 2004 to 2007. 

An adept and respectful negotiator, his expertise in finance, combined with a passion for commercial development and the conquest of international markets gives him a global perspective and a great openness to the world. 

Attentive to others, a low-key personality, an impassioned worker, Alexis Mourot is known for his ability to bring people together, supporting them and adding momentum.  “I am particularly proud of my teams. My executive board is made up of talented, strong, loyal and committed teamplayers. Together, we are building an ambitious and sustainable future”. He makes a point of honor of transmitting skills and knowledge and encouraging the growth of the talent around him. 

In addition, infused with a deep passion for the entrepreneurial spirit, a business angel at heart, he invests into several ventures and participates as a Board Member of “Moon Venture”, a club of investors whose ambition is to finance and accompany innovative and high-potential startups. 

Alexis also sits as a Board Member of French Organization MEDEF Paris. He appreciates meeting with inspirational business leaders who have arisen from a variety of sectors. He is also a member of the Comité Colbert, where he is actively committed to enhancing the international reach of the French luxury-goods sector, and to the preservation and transmission of French know-how, combining heritage and modernity.

Marie-Theres Mangelsdorf

Chief Client & Digital Officer Montblanc

Vera Wang

Founder & Creative Director

Vera Wang

Philippe Zuber

CEO

Kerzner International

Elie Barnes

Chief Marketing & Digital Officer

Bremont Watch Company

Elie Barnes is a creative and strategic leader with a proven track record of integrated marketing excellence and digital innovation in an ever-changing consumer landscape. 

With over 17 years of experience, a decade of which within the luxury sector, with LVMH // Bang & Olufsen and Bremont Watch Company, leading Global Marketing // brand strategy development, digital transformation, revolutionary product launches and strategic partnerships, Elie has a dynamic and unique understanding and appreciation for consumer marketing and communication strategies.

Elie is passionate team and people leader, who strives to ignite excitement and possibility among people from all corners of the world then inspire them to contribute their best work. As a lifelong athlete, having competed on the international sporting stage for 15 years, Elie works with a firm belief in the power of a team and a fierce commitment to bring out the best in each player.

Kerry Byrne

CEO

Belstaff

Kerry Byrne is the Chief Executive Officer at Belstaff, bringing over two decades of experience in global merchandising, trading, and commercial strategy to the role. Kerry was appointed as CEO in April 2025 and since joining the brand in 2021 has played a pivotal role in shaping its commercial direction, driving growth and enhancing operational efficiency. 

Prior to working at Belstaff, Kerry held a variety of leadership positions within the premium and lifestyle fashion sector, including at Cath Kidston, where she spent nearly nine years leading global and international merchandising strategies, and Arcadia Group, where she gained extensive experience in international markets. Her expertise spans wholesale, retail, and direct-to-consumer channels, with a strong focus on brand elevation and commercial performance. 

As CEO, Kerry continues to lead Belstaff’s strategic expansion, optimising business operations while ensuring the brand stays true to its heritage of craftsmanship and innovation.

Melody Lee

Chief Marketing Officer, North America

Mercedes-Benz

Melody Lee assumed the role of Chief Marketing Officer of Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) in July 2023. In this role, she oversees brand positioning and marketing strategy and execution with an aim to ensure long-term growth and profitability for the Mercedes-Benz brand in the United States. 

Previously, Lee was Senior Vice President, Global Brand & Product Marketing for the Herman Miller and Knoll brands at MillerKnoll. In that role, she was responsible for ensuring a cohesive brand-led strategy across the two marquee design brands’ products, channels, messages and audiences. 

Prior to joining MillerKnoll, Lee was Global COO and Principal, Americas for Camron, a global design communications agency, where she led the agency’s New York and Los Angeles offices.  

She was, previous to Camron, the vice president for brand development at Shiseido, a 140-year old global prestige beauty company. In that position, she led critical strategic initiatives across a comprehensive remit of brand strategy, product development, marketing and retail planning for one of Shiseido’s multinational prestige brands. 

Prior to Shiseido, Lee spent six years with Cadillac. There, as head of brand marketing for the iconic luxury car brand, Melody oversaw brand strategy, global planning, partnerships and experiences and marketing innovation. She also led BOOK by Cadillac, the brand’s vehicle subscription business, as a discrete business unit, with commercial responsibility for operations and logistics, financial management, product development, branding and marketing, PR and business development and corporate sales.  

Before joining Cadillac, Lee was Executive Vice President at global PR agency Hill+Knowlton Strategies from 2006 to 2012, where she led high-stakes communications campaigns for Fortune 500 corporations.  

Lee attended Georgia Institute of Technology, receiving her B.S. and M.S. in International Affairs. Lee lives with her husband and two boys in Atlanta, Georgia.