Gwyneth Paltrow
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow charmed the China Exchange crowd with a witty and wide-ranging conversation on philanthropy, film, feminism and of course her newest project – Goop.
Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber
Legendary musical composer Andrew Lloyd Webber spoke on his passion for Victorian art and his lengthy list of musical masterpieces from Cats to Evita to Phantom of the Opera.
Sir Rocco Forte
Sir Rocco Forte used his 60 minutes to talk about all things hotel during his visit to China Exchange. From the challenges of creating a great service experience to refurbishing and designing the perfect place for a guest to stay, the audience got a mini masterclass in developing a brand; providing accommodation and […]
Rachel Johnson
Columnist, editor and author Rachel Johnson discussed the EU Referendum, writing, the influence of editors; being at ease in male dominated environments and more during her 60 minutes at China Exchange.
Jeremy Irons
Actor Jeremy Irons discussed his impressive resume of films including Batman vs Superman and The Man Who Knew Infinity and the differences between making a commercial blockbuster and a smaller, more sensitive piece.
Anya Hindmarch
Celebrated designer, Anya Hindmarch spoke of design as a process of love; irreverent fashion; the need to remain authentic and focused; the development of her logo; and her bag pet peeves.
The Rt Hon Sir Nicholas Soames
Sir Nicholas Soames MP gave the China Exchange a lively and thought provoking 60 minutes.
Axl Rose
In a rare public appearance Guns n’ Roses frontman and guest AC/DC vocalist, Axl Rose spoke of the work he had done in developing his vocal gymnastics, aiming for a cleaner sound on Chinese Democracy and the complexity of singing Brian Johnson’s Back in Black.
David Heyman
Film Producer David Heyman delighted with tales of how he fell in love with the Harry Potter books and secured the rights for the films before they were published, and how he discovered Harry Potter himself, Daniel Radcliffe.
Niall Ferguson
Professor Niall Ferguson covered his “killer Apps” from his book, Civilisation, that sought to explain why after 1600 did the West become so much richer, healthier and more powerful than everywhere else.