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.
Henry Wyndham
Henry Wyndham spoke honestly and openly about his experiences within one the largest auction houses, Sotheby’s.
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.
Joanna Lumley
Sweetie, Darling, Joanna Lumley shone throughout her 60 minutes at China Exchange. The sold-out audience enjoyed glimpses into many aspects of her life – her career; her family; her humour; and the causes she supports.
Charles Moore
Charles Moore, journalist, editor and official Thatcher biographer, gave a detailed insight into what it was like to work for Britain’s first female Prime Minister.
Kate Reardon
Kate Reardon, Editor of Tatler, spent her 60 minutes at China Exchange with an audience that could not wait to ask her questions. Kate spoke of the privilege of being an editor and ran through the basics of the magazine’s business model and changes in online and print advertising trends, and the balance between work and family life.
Battle of the Noodles
A food fight to end all food fights was had last night when Team Italy – food critic AA Gill and Chef Giorgio Locatelli – went head to head with Team China – Chef Ken Hom and China Exchange Chairman Sir David Tang on who invented the noodle.
Barry Humphries
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.