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THE WALPOLE POWER LIST
MOST
INFLUENTIAL
PEOPLE IN
BRITISH LUXURY
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
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LEGENDS Director of the company. He is the fifth generation STEVEN QUIN, RETAIL DIRECTOR & ROYAL hotel in 2005, then moved to The Connaught bridal wear brands. Kate’s exquisite and highly ALAN SCOTT, CREATIVE DIRECTOR,
of the Wainwright family to own the business, WARRANT HOLDER, TURNBULL & ASSER in 2007 as hotel manager. Two years’ later distinctive pieces transcend the world of bridal JOHNSONS OF ELGIN
which was established in Liverpool in 1798. He Thomas moved to Claridge’s as General Manager, and have become coveted by the fashion elite
ROBERT ETTINGER, is also currently the Fundraising Trustee for the After joining Turnbull & Asser in 1984, Steven Quin starring in the hit BBC series Inside Claridge’s with impeccable red carpet style. With 30 years of design experience, Alan
CEO & CHAIRMAN, ETTINGER (1) Rainbow Trust and is a past Prime Warden of was awarded the title of Royal Warrant Holder while there. He later joined Hotel Café Royal has had stints as a creative consultant for
the Goldsmiths Company. by HRH The Prince of Wales in 1999. A bastion as Managing Director before joining Corinthia Barbour and Joules in the UK and luxur y
In 1995 Robert took over the reins from his father, of British luxury, Steven has been responsible London in May 2017. MARCUS WAREING, br ands Loro Piana and Vestimenta in
Gerry Ettinger, when he became the Managing for fitting some of the world’s most influential CHEF PATRON, MARCUS (6) Italy. He joined Scottish cashmere brand
Director of Ettinger. When the company was WILLIAM ASPREY, men and women, from royalty and captains of Johnstons of Elgin as creative director in 2016.
granted a Royal Warrant to HRH The Prince of CHAIRMAN, WILLIAM & SON industry, to artists and stars of stage and screen. FIONA BARRATT-CAMPBELL, Marcus Wareing crafts Michelin-starred
Wales in 1996, Robert set-off to build Ettinger FOUNDER, FIONA BARRATT INTERIORS (4) contemporary British food to evoke and create
as an internationally recognised brand whilst William Asprey is the seventh generation of the memories. His three unique London restaurants FRIEDA GORMLEY AND JAVVY M ROYLE,
maintaining its crucially important UK design Asprey family to specialise in the sale of luxury TASTE-MAKERS Fiona Barratt-Campbell established Fiona are bound by the same values: excellence CO-FOUNDERS, HOUSE OF HACKNEY (3)
and manufacturing base. goods. In 1999, William founded William & Son, Barratt Interiors in 2006 and is increasingly without pretence; inspiring rooms with a friendly
a veritable cornucopia of predominantly British- recognised as one of Britain’s leading figures welcome; and nurturing the next generation of Bringing together their respective experience
made luxury merchandise from exclusive watch ALEX OPREY, HEAD OF MARKETING in interior design. Fiona creates a visual play talent led by an ambassador for British cooking. in fashion and art, Frieda Gormley and Javvy
ANDREW MAAG, CEO, DUNHILL brands, handcrafted jewellery, infinitely useful & ECOMMERCE, FLORIS on her heritage and provenance to create Marcus is also a judge on BBC’s Masterchef M Royle founded House of Hackney in a quest
small leather goods and luggage to luxurious the ultimate aspirational living and strives to The Professionals. ‘to take the beige out of interiors’. House of
After a 10-year tenure at Burberry where he leather clad board games and sterling silver As part of the leadership team at Floris since continually achieve results that offer a unique Hackney has since evolved to include interiors,
held CEO positions across multiple regions, ornaments. 2014, Alex Oprey has injected a new lease of outcome. fashion and lifestyle divisions and is renowned
Andrew Maag was appointed CEO of Alfred life, design philosophy and overall focus into JESSICA MCCORMACK, for ripping up the rule book and dreaming up
Dunhill Ltd in January 2017 for his exceptional the brand. Alex previously served in senior FOUNDER, JESSICA MCCORMACK (2) iconic, inspired prints.
track record in business transformations ANDREW STEMBRIDGE, EXECUTIVE marketing roles at Triumph lingerie and Icon Live MAVERICKS
and capability building. At Dunhill, he is now DIRECTOR, ICONIC LUXURY HOTELS for 10 years, working in the latter across some Renowned London-based diamond jeweller,
driving forward brand elevation, innovation and of the leading high street retailers in the UK. Jessica McCormack, is noted for her distinctive JUSTIN REDMAN,
synergies globally both on and offline. With over 30 years of hotel, restaurant and spa KATE HALFPENNY, aesthetic, bringing modernity to craftsmanship DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER, RWD
operations under his belt Andrew Stembridge is FOUNDER, HALFPENNY LONDON (5) by combining antique and modern diamonds,
currently the driving force and strategic vision THOMAS KOCHS, MANAGING DIRECTOR, Georgian techniques and contemporary design. Co-Founder of yacht designers, RWD, Justin
MICHAEL WAINWRIGHT, behind Iconic Luxury Hotels, a small collection CORINTHIA HOTEL LONDON Kate Halfpenny started her career as a costume Handcrafted in-house in her London workshop, Redman has been committed to their client’s
MANAGING DIRECTOR, BOODLES of owned and managed hotels which includes designer and celebrity stylist before founding her designs effortlessly fit into her clients’ vision since 1993, leading a talented team based
Chewton Glen, Cliveden, The Lygon Arms and The German-born hotelier trained with the Halfpenny London in 2005.Halfpenny London jewellery wardrobes, to be worn today and on the banks of the Beaulieu River to create the
Michael joined Boodles in 1984 and is Managing 11 Cadogan Gardens. Steinberger Hotel Group and joined The Berkeley has become one of the UK’s leading luxury passed down from one generation to the next. most beautiful, award-winning designs.
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ENTREPRENEURS unique hospitality properties and experiences Managing Director of Maison des Fleurs Dubai. historical hotels and the joy of hospitality. Paula is brought to life. Zia carefully balances the JACQUELINE EUWE, MANAGING DIRECTOR,
in some of the most exciting cities and With a background in events and hospitality, she now serves as Director of Public Relations innovation and service demanded by customers LUXURY & FASHION, HARPER’S BAZAAR
neighbourhoods around the world, including plans to continue building her floral empire, at The Connaught and The Berkeley Hotel as in today’s world, whilst maintaining the tradition AND TOWN & COUNTRY
NIGEL MILLS CBE, The Hoxton, Gleneagles and NoCo. Pasricha specialising in fresh, faux and preserved flowers well as Group Director of Communications at and heritage of a 300-year history.
CHAIRMAN, THE LAKES DISTILLERY was included in Conde Nast Traveller’s‘ 50 to suit everyone’s needs. Maybourne Hotel Group. Jacquie oversees the collaboration between
People Changing The Way We Travel’ and The Hearst UK teams working with commercial
For 25 years Nigel was Managing Director of Caterer’s ‘Top100 Most Powerful People in JOA STUDHOLME, partners in the Luxury and Fashion sectors.
Mills Group, a North-East based business with Hospitality’. WHITNEY BROMBERG HAWKINGS, CARLA FILMER, GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS COLOUR CURATOR, FARROW & BALL Hearst is a leading global, diversified media,
more than £80 million turnover and 2,200 staff. FOUNDER & CEO, FLOWERBX (9) DIRECTOR, MANOLO BLAHNIK information and services company with more
In 2012 Nigel met Paul Currie, who had obtained For over 20 years, Joa Studholme has developed than 360 businesses. Since March 4, 1887,
planning consent to build the largest whisky JOHNNY SANDELSON, Whitney started her career in Paris working for Carla Filmer is a Communications Director the colour range at Farrow & Ball and brought Hearst has grown from a single newspaper
distillery in England. Today this is known as The CHAIRMAN, THOMAS GOODE & CO. Tom Ford at Gucci and stayed by his side as SVP and Global Brand Manager with over 20 years’ her wealth of experience consulting on into one of the world’s most admired private
Lakes Distillery, and is located in the heart of of Communications of TOM FORD for 18 years. experience in senior leadership roles representing residential and commercial design projects to media and information companies.
the Lake District National Park. Johnny is a UK-based entrepreneur, known She left in 2016 to found FLOWERBX, the online some of the world’s most iconic brands, from create a truly decorated feel in over 4,500 rooms
for his work in the real estate sector and as flower delivery service that is slated to become Louis Vuitton to Lancôme. Today she revels in per year. She is also celebrated for her Colour
one of the financial architects who shaped the the first global flower brand,active across the her current role at Manolo Blahnik, taking a in the Home talks and books How to Decorate GAME-CHANGERS
ADAM BROWN, FOUNDER, ORLEBAR BROWN regeneration of London’s Queensway. More UK and Europe,and launched in New York City relatively small brand with huge recognition and Recipes for Decorating.
recently, he is at the forefront of Auriens, the in May 2019. to new heights across all global markets, with
Based in London, Orlebar Brown is a British company transforming elderly housing in projects comprising collaborations, an exhibition ROJA DOVE, FOUNDER,
clothing brand specialising in tailored men’s London. His interests also include the recent at The Wallace Collection this June and creative REBECCA JAGO, ROJA DOVE HAUTE PARFUMERIE (10)
swim shorts. The company was founded by purchase of Thomas Goode & Co, with big plans STORYTELLERS openings from Paris to Tokyo. MANAGING DIRECTOR,
photographer Adam Brown after he identified for a global roll out of this iconic brand. THE LAST DROP DISTILLERS Roja Dove is one of the world’s most respected
a gap in the market for smart men’s swimwear, Perfumers. The creator of Roja Parfums – the
and was launched in March 2007. PAULA FITZHERBERT, ZIA ZAREEM-SLADE, As Managing Director of The Last Drop Distillers, most successful launch in Harrods’ history – is
NATASHA GOLUBEVA, MANAGING GROUP COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR, CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE DIRECTOR, Rebecca has led their closer integration into globally renowned for working with only the finest
DIRECTOR, MAISON DE FLEURS MAYBOURNE HOTEL GROUP FORTNUM & MASON the Sazerac Company. Amongst her other ingredients in the world. The Financial Times
SHARAN PASRICHA, responsibilities, she takes the lead in the hunt consider him ‘a legendary figure in the world of
FOUNDER & CEO, ENNISMORE Multicultural entrepreneur Natasha Golubeva Paula Fitzherbert began her career at satirical As custodian of brand strategy, Zia determines for the rare spirits that may become future scent’, and GQ have declared that Roja is ‘the
became the Managing Director of luxury florist magazine, Punch, on Fleet Street. The defining where, how and with whom Fortnum & Mason Last Drop releases: this hunt has taken her to greatest nose in the world’.
As founder and CEO of Ennismore, Sharan Maison de Fleurs in 2015. Since taking on the moment in her career was her move to The shows up, whilst delivering commercial success the furthest reaches of Scotland, deep into the
Pasricha is a developer, curator and operator of venture in London, she has also become the Savoy, where she fell in love with iconic and ensuring Fortnum’s unique charm and wit vineyards of Cognac and further afield.
FRAZER THOMPSON, CEO,
CHAPEL DOWN GROUP PLC.
Frazer became CEO of Chapel Down, England’s
fine wine and beer producer, in 2001. Since then he
has listed the company, creating a much awarded
and valuable business and inspiring a thriving
tourism trade. The company is now valued at
£100 million, is a Cool Brand (despite the fact
it’s the official wine at Number 10), and recently
launched gin and vodka to critical acclaim.
KATHRYN SARGENT,
FOUNDER, KATHRYN SARGENT (8)
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Kathryn was a rising star during her 15-year
career at Gieves & Hawkes where she became
Head Cutter, the first woman to do so in the
history of Savile Row. Kathryn founded her own
tailoring house in 2012, located at Mayfair’s No.
6 Brook Street, and achieved another first in
2016 by becoming the first female Master Tailor
on Savile Row with a year-long seasonal store.
NICK AND GILES ENGLISH,
CO-FOUNDERS, BREMONT (7)
Time began for Bremont in 2002, when brothers
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Nick and Giles English embarked on a journey
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to make beautifully crafted pilot’s watches of fashion, lifestyle and news media to promote MARK HENDERSON,
exceptional quality, inspired by a love of flying dance to wider audiences. He brings together CHAIRMAN, GIEVES & HAWKES
historic aircraft, of watches and all things his enthusiasm and expertise, with over 15 years
mechanical. Each is designed to appeal to of experience working for national portfolio arts Mark is Chairman of Gieves & Hawkes, No 1 Savile
those who share the brother’s passion for – and organisations, luxury brands,as well as smaller Row, and the Chairman and Co-Founder of The
appreciation of – the innovation and mastery artisan companies. New Craftsmen, a Walpole Brand of Tomorrow.
behind a beautiful mechanical wristwatch. He is a Walpole Board Member and a recent
past-President of the Royal Warrant Holders
JOCELYN BETTS, CORPORATE Association. Prior to taking the chair at Gieves
CHARLOTTE SEMLER, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR, BELMOND & Hawkes he was its CEO, and previous to that
CO-FOUNDER, VOTARY (11) was head of marketing at Alfred Dunhill.
Jocelyn is Corporate Communications Director (11)
Entrepreneur Charlotte Semler met Arabella of the legendary Belmond, a brand that began
Preston 10 years ago when she hired Arabella in 1976 with the opening of the Belmond Hotel VARTKESS KNADJIAN,
to do PR for her luxury underwear label Myla. Cipriani in Venice. For over 40 years Belmond CHIEF EXECUTIVE, BACKES & STRAUSS (12)
Charlotte went on to establish high-end has followed a pioneering spirit and passion for
nightwear brand Charlotte & Co, while Arabella authenticity to create and uncover some of the Since 1982, Vartkess’ leadership has transformed
became a make-up artist. They remained close world’s greatest travel adventures. In April 2019, Backes & Strauss – the world’s oldest diamond
friends and in 2015 launched Votary, their own Belmond joined LVMH reinforcing the brand’s company established in 1789 – from a small
range of natural skincare products, sold in place among the international leaders in luxury. diamond procurement office into one of the
Liberty, Space NK and online. world’s finest jewelled timepiece creators, where
highest specification diamonds meet with time
ALEXANDRA LLEWELLYN, in its most precise form.
FEDERICO MARCHETTI, FOUNDER, ALEXANDRA LLEWELLYN
CHAIRMAN & CEO,
YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP (12) Alexandra Llewellyn is a London-based British FOUNDERS (13)
designer, creating original, intricately handcrafted
Federico Marchetti is an entrepreneur at the backgammon sets, luxury games and bespoke
intersection of luxury and technology. In 1999 furniture. Seen in some of the world’s most STEPHEN EINHORN & JANE BEST,
he invented YOOX, seizing the opportunity long exclusive locations, Alexandra’s timeless designs FOUNDERS, STEPHEN EINHORN
before industry insiders understood what the are owned by global VIPs including Richard independent perfume house. Known for being at Alistair has taken Savoir from strength to strength. HILARY FREEMAN,
Internet could offer the world of fashion. He Branson, Elle Macpherson. Alexandra works Fine jewellery brand Stephen Einhorn was the cutting edge of perfumery, Ormonde Jayne’s With a great vision for the brand, Alistair acquired MANAGING DIRECTOR, EDWARD GREEN
subsequently drove the game-changing merger closely with her clients, guiding them through founded in 1995 by husband and wife team flagship boutique in London Old Bond Street is a Savoir from The Savoy over 15 years ago, and has
of YOOX and NET-A-PORTER founding YOOX ideas and memories to create one-of-a-kind, Stephen Einhorn and Jane Best, with a mission haven for perfume lovers from all over the world. since worked tirelessly to ensure the bespoke Hilary Freeman has steered Northampton shoe-
NET-A-PORTER GROUP – the world’s leading specially commissioned games. to create contemporary heirlooms. The brand’s The perfumes and scented candles are hand bed maker’s survival within the high-end interior maker Edward Green since 2000 on the sudden
online luxury fashion retailer. Today he is the men’s and women’s jewellery marries original made in their own London studios. design market. death of her long-time partner, shoe designer,
Group’s Chairman and CEO. designs and a classic yet modern signature John Hlustik. Hilary’s resolute commitment to
GURUS style, with a commitment to flawless quality. her workforce, encouraging them to deliver
CHANTAL COADY OBE, FOUNDER & PHILIP BARNES, unerring quality, has cemented Edward Green’s
RISING STARS CREATIVE DIRECTOR, ROCOCO CHOCOLATES REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT & MANAGING global reputation for excellence.
JON SLADE, CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER, RICHARD BRENDON, DIRECTOR, THE SAVOY
FINANCIAL TIMES FOUNDER, RICHARD BRENDON Chantal Coady OBE founded Rococo Chocolates
WILLIAM WOODHAMS, CEO, FITZDARES in 1983. Chantal has been pivotal in transforming Phil boasts a four-decade hotel career that has DANIEL BRENNAN,
Jon oversees the FT’s consumer subscriptions Richard Brendon is a prominent British designer the UK chocolate scene, weaning people away seen him work across five continents in some DIRECTOR OF PR & COMMUNICATIONS,
William cut his teeth at Group LVMH with business, global advertising sales and operations creating contemporary and timeless collections from sugary confectionery to single estate dark of the world’s most sought after destinations CHAMPAGNE LAURENT-PERRIER UK
Belvedere vodka, TAG Heuer, and Christian including How to Spend It magazine and of fine bone china. The brand was launched in chocolates, and from cliché “chocolate box” to and hotels. He currently leads the strategic
Dior, before becoming the global CMO of French howtospendit.com, newspaper operations and 2013 and works with some of the finest hotels, beautiful design. Rococo works with the Grenada direction of the globally-renowned Savoy, with Since starting his career with Laurent-Perrier,
Connection. As a board member of creative the FT Specialist division. He was appointed to restaurants and interior designers around the Chocolate Company: the world’s first “Farm to wider responsibility for Fairmont St Andrews, the world’s largest independent Champagne
agency Mission, his accomplishments included the FT Group executive board in December 2014. world, bringing tableware and crystal barware Bar” craft chocolate maker, with the benefits Sofitel London St James, and The Raffles Hotel House, in 2001, Daniel has played a pivotal role in
launching the iconic new Annabel’s. Now CEO of to a whole new audience. Stockists include to cocoa farmers and rural communities far London, slated to open in 2020. developing and implementing strategic marketing
luxury bookmaker Fitzdares, in March William Harrods, Bergdorf Goodman and Lane Crawford, exceeding the Fair Trade model. and communications plans across the business,
launched the world’s first luxury sporting club, HUGH SEABORN, CEO, CADOGAN and is a supplier to hotels such as The Rosewood, IAIN WATSON, CEO & CO-FOUNDER, increasing Laurent-Perrier’s brand presence
the Fitzdares Club in Mayfair. Four Seasons and Gleneagles. DAVID COLLINS STUDIO (13) and share of voice in the UK and priority markets.
Since his appointment in 2008, Hugh has led the HEROES
300-year-old company’s retail, residential and Iain is a founding member of David Collins Studio.
ASHLEY WOODFIELD, commercial portfolio in Chelsea – most recently LINDA PILKINGTON, Over the course of three decades, he has helped
HEAD OF PRESS, THE ROYAL BALLET creating a new hub for independent artisans on FOUNDER, ORMONDE JAYNE ALISTAIR HUGHES, to steer the studio from its original incarnation
Pavilion Road, overseeing an investment strategy MANAGING DIRECTOR, SAVOIR BEDS – a staff of two, David and Iain, to a 60-strong
As Head of Press at The Royal Ballet, Ashley to enhance Sloane Street as one of Europe’s What started out as nothing more than a globally-recognised brand and a leader in the
Woodfield leverages his extensive network of leading luxury destinations and leading a drive collection of perfume bottles and a talent for As the Managing Director of one of the industry’s design and delivery of architectural and interior
contacts across the arts, design, architecture, to re-energise the King’s Road. craftmanship turned into a respected British best loved and revered luxury bed manufacturers, design projects.
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