March General Meeting/Speaker Series: Helen Brocklebank, CEO of Walpole
Thursday 4 March 10:30am
British brands have for centuries symbolised luxury. What aspiring millionaire doesn’t, on attaining wealth, immediately buy a Rolls Royce or Bentley and drive to Claridges for a spot of Fortnum’s blend tea? No doubt she is sporting a Johnston of Elgins cashmere and Alexander McQueen skirt underneath a Burberry coat, the suitable attire for shopping later at Harrods. So what does it take to promote, protect and develop these high end businesses worth billions to the UK economy? We have invited Helen Brocklebank, CEO of Walpole – the industry association for the British Luxury sector – to explain how its 270 member brands, including those named above, are fostered while also cultivating the opulent brands of the future. READ MORE
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