Pierre-Alexis Dumas
The Prudential Series ended 2016 on a fashionable note with Hermès Creative Director Pierre-Alexis Dumas, who spoke intimately about the history of the iconic and loved brand. Dumas opened up about the exclusive fashion house, explaining that all their initial items were made for the horse rider – but were soon adapted to suit modern […]
Jonathan Newhouse
Jonathan Newhouse spoke extensively on building publishing brands in print and online.
Scott Malkin
In an inspiring and insightful 60 minutes, Scott Malkin, CEO of Value Retail, showed the audience at China Exchange why and how his shopping villages are an international success story.
Nick Jones
Nick Jones took the audience on a journey of how creating a luxury brand from pure passion can turn into a global phenomena. He discussed the challenges he faced when starting out and using those experiences to help shape his vision for what is now the Soho House Group.
Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York
Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, shared her 60 minutes with a sold-out China Exchange audience. In a wide ranging conversation, she described the value of joy; the importance of maintaining emotional health; the work of just a few of the many charities with which she is involved; the impetus behind her involvement in […]
James Lohan of Mr and Mrs Smith
Sharing insights and predictions of the travel market, James Lohan, CEO and co-founder of boutique hotel site Mr & Mrs Smith, recounted the journey that brought him and his wife into business in the online hotel market.
Ben Elliot
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.