JACU STRAUSS, LORE GROUP

“I see interiors becoming even more diverse, and good design has a lot of emphasis on storytelling and meaning.“ JS THC: What inspires you and why? JS: I do not necessarily look for...

Adrien Gloaguen, Touriste

“The only thing that I am sure of is that I always want to change direction and create something new for each hotel. I hate standardisation.” AG THC: What inspired you to begin Touriste...

Nathalie Rozencwajg, NAME architecture

“I like being surrounded by people who can’t answer the question of where they are from in a single word.” Nathalie Rozencwajg   THC: What inspires you and why? NR: I get very...

Mark Hooper, Hole & Corner

“I tend to prefer brands who have always had a bit of culture and heritage central to what they do – like Hermès who have always championed craftsmanship.” Mark Mark is...

Jonathan Plutzik, The Betsy

“I am constantly inspired by all of the talented people that we are fortunate to collaborate with and how many of them are trying to make positive impact on community.” Jonathan...
Ashley Elliott-Fowles, AE-London

Ashley Elliott-Fowles, AE-London

“I’m not saying don’t buy the odd mass produced item but as my nan used to say, ‘Buy cheap, buy twice’.” Ashley Elliot-Fowles, AE-London Ashley Elliott comes from a long line of family tailors and seamsters. With over 20 years of industry experience...

James Soane, Project Orange

James Soane, Project Orange

“I have been impressed by the way Soho House has introduced its own cultural programme.” James Soane James along with his partner Christopher Ash, is a founding director of Project Orange, a small successful design led studio working internationally on buildings and...

James Shaw, Albam

James Shaw, Albam

“A space is always a work in progress, developing, evolving and refining the idea.” James Shaw, Albam Clothing James founded Albam in 2006, the Modern Crafted Clothing quickly earned the brand critical acclaim and a loyal customer following. Winner of...

Stephen Cheliotis, Superbrands

Stephen Cheliotis, Superbrands

“Folks rave about the Red Bull/ Felix campaign for example, but was it great?… Has it built long-term brand affection? I’m not so sure.” Stephen Cheliotis Stephen Cheliotis is a leading brand consultant with a wealth of experience in brand and...

Joanna Gilbert, Your Branded Art

Joanna Gilbert, Your Branded Art

“…Zaha Hadid. I love everything about her work, her talent seems to explode from within.” Joanna Gilbert Joanna Gilbert’s career began in marketing, including campaigns for global brands such as Puma, Orange and The Discovery Channel. Since her...

Dan Flower, Flower Media

Dan Flower, Flower Media

“I am a content marketeer… I guess…” Dan Flower Dan has 20 years of experience marketing and developing internationally-engaged, but quintessentially British, brands, often with a fashion and design focus. He has worked with numerous brands and...

Heather Leisman, HotelTonight

Heather Leisman, HotelTonight

“The thing that inspires me is the idea of making travel more accessible.” Heather Leisman A travel and adventure enthusiast, Heather brings more than 16 years of travel experience to her role as Managing Director for Europe at HotelTonight. Heather leads...

Dexter Moren, DMA

Dexter Moren, DMA

 “I wanted to be an architect since the age of 6.” Dexter Moren Dexter is recognised as an industry leader in the hotel & leisure sector. He is the founding director of Dexter Moren Associates, London and Moren Williams Lotter Forsythe, South Africa....

Karen Richardson, Generator Hostels

Karen Richardson, Generator Hostels

“We are creating a platform that facilitates local emerging talent across all the artistic disciplines and media.” Karen Richardson Karen joined Generator as Chief Operating Officer of Generator in 2011. She has wide experience in marketing, customer...

Dean Ricketts, The Watchmen Agency

Dean Ricketts, The Watchmen Agency

“… things that were once seen as underground and uncommercial now occupy the mainstream and now even called urban.” Dean Ricketts The Watch-Men Agency is an agency for the city. The urban is their environment, the place where we all live, breathe,...

Florian Wupperfeld, Leading Culture Destinations

Florian Wupperfeld, Leading Culture Destinations

“To stay a DJ was not an option, then I met my wife, moved to London and then I met Nick Jones” Florian Florian has worked in branding and commerce for nearly 20 years. He’s developed strategies to network brands into creative communities for BMW...

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