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Monday, September 11th at The Soho Hotel, London W1

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Programme

Networking Lunch followed by an inclusive afternoon program curated by women, for women in Retail.

Leaders learn from leaders. Brace yourself for an extraordinary day at the Inaugural Women 1st by Rarely Heard Voices. We'll explore ground-breaking insights, engage in riveting discussions, and unlock a treasure trove of knowledge to empower your retail endeavours.

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We Are HAH: 20% discount with code “RHV20”
Osea: 20% discount with code “OSEAxRHV20” (active until 9/21)
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Bicester Village with memBrain and the Rarely Heard Voices community (9 September - 30 November)

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The Two Natalies

For all questions on the day reach out to Natalie or Natalie. We’re here to assist you every step of the way!

Natalie Quinn Natalie Gillon

Dietary Requirements

We want to ensure your culinary experience is just as memorable as the Leaders’ gathering itself. If you have any dietary requirements, if you have any dietary requirements please tell us ASAP, and our amazing Sarah Smyth will make sure your needs are catered to. Email Sarah.Smyth@rarelyheardvoices.com and consider your taste buds in safe hands!

Dress Code

Unleash your inner fashion guru and join us in the stylish realm of 'Conference Casual.' This dress code strikes the perfect balance between comfort and professionalism, allowing you to express your unique style while keeping things relaxed and engaging.

Hotel Reservations

We've gone the extra mile to secure exclusive discounted rates for the Leaders’ gathering attendees. Snag your room at The Intercontinental Hotel, 1 Hamilton Place, London, W1J 7QY by clicking here. Remember, these discounted room-rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so act fast to ensure your luxurious stay. The Intercontinental Hotel offers the best-discounted rate available, less than the prevailing rate, at the time the reservation is made. Alternatively, if The Soho Hotel, 4 Richmond Mews, London, W1D3DH, suits your fancy, click here to secure your discounted room. The Soho Hotel, and its group properties, are offering 15% off the prevailing rate. Please quote “Rarely Heard Voices” at the time of booking to be entitled to the preferential rates. The same rule applies - early birds get the best nest!

Transportation

We've got you covered when it comes to getting around town.

For The Soho Hotel, 4 Richmond Mews, London, W1D3DH:

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Conveniently located just a three-minute walk from the Dean Street Exit of Tottenham Court Road Tube Station. Easy access awaits!
On-street parking is available, and if you prefer a nearby car park, look no further than Q Park, Poland Street, London W1F 7NQ. Find more information here.

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Chief Executive Officer
M&C Saatchi Talk
United Kingdom

Camilla Pearson
Chief Operating Officer
The Edit LDN

Joanne Scott

Australia

Tina Sharkey
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
USC Iovine and Young Academy
USA

Karen Cummings-Palmer
Founder
79 LUXE Body care

Chloe Stewart
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Nibs etc

Liza Canneford
Director of Private Labels
YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP

Charlotte Jones
United Kingdom

Chelsie Lane
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Chelsie Lane
United Kingdom

Meg Lustman
Non Executive Director
N Brown Group
United Kingdom

Robyn Shreiber
Vice President Food Service
J&J Snack Foods Corp
USA

Purva Gupta
Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer
Lily AI
USA

Anoushka Mehan
Head of Ladies and Childrenswear
A.M. London Fashion Ltd
UK

Emily Brewer
Global Head of Publishing
Firework

Leandra Dwyer
Asset Manager
Peel L&P

Jennifer Malone
Director
Cowen and Company LLC
USA

Juliet Fillingham
Buying director
Lipsy
United Kingdom

Heidi Packer

USA

Smruti Sriram
Chief Executive Officer
Supreme Creations & Bags of Ethics
United Kingdom

Ceanne Fernandes Wong
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
COCOON
United Kingdom

Svetlana Schneer

United States of America

Ayesha Hacking
Assistant Buyer
Fenwick
United Kingdom

Jo Newton
Director of Buying : Hampers, Fashion, Beauty and Home
Fortnum and Mason
United Kingdom

Cassandra Bergsland
Director of Omnichannel
John Lewis & Partners
United Kingdom

Lisa Shapiro

United Kingdom

Brianna Barros
Director of Business Development
Wunderkind
USA

Tope Mitchell
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Reflekt Me

Denise Matthews

United Kingdom

Carine Pin
Head of Business Development
Bluebell Group
Hong Kong

Krista Montgomery
Marketing Manager
Asprey

Kasia Gaborec-McEvoy
Founding Director
My Name is Ted

Sharon Keegan
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Peachy Lean
Ireland

Reema Batta
Chief Marketing Officer
Heyday
USA

Deborah Patton
Managing Director
The Robin Report

Beate Schaaf
Director Sales International
TeeGschwendner GmbH
Germany

Anju Mahbubani
Commercial Director
Shaun Leane
United Kingdom

Janette Laver
Owner / Designer
Why Mary
Australia

Mie Bjerke
Fashion Director
Steen & Strøm
Norway

Lana Hopkins
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Some.Place
Australia

Miray Topay
Partner
Bain Capital
UK

Natalie Gillon
Executive Office
Rarely Heard Voices

Ruth Spratt
UK Country Manager
Affirm
United Kingdom

Hui Chan
Managing Director
Bain Capital Private Equity
United Kingdom

Vicki Williams
Head of People & Culture
Jigsaw
United Kingdom

Laurie Champagne
Chief Marketing Officer
Dripz Inc.
USA

Jennifer Voight
Director, Enterprise Sales
Lily AI

Henrietta MacEwen
Head of Partnerships, Driving for Change and Partnership Development
CEO Sleepout UK
United Kingdom

Joanna Pena-Bickley
Director, Product Design,
Uber Eats

Freya Rose Archer
Chief Executive Officer
Freya Rose London
United Kingdom

Abi Cleeve
Chief Executive Officer
SkinSense
UK

Sandra McClumpha
Director
Global Beauty Enterprises
United Kingdom

Beth Butterwick
Chief Executive Officer
Jigsaw
United Kingdom

Wizz Selvey

UK

Melanie Wilcox
Chief Information Officer
Seasalt

Paige Perkins

Natalie Quinn
Executive Vice President, Brands' Global Expansion
Rarely Heard Voices
United Kingdom

Deepti Manjee
Managing Director, Beauty & Wellness
TD Cowen Investment Banking
USA

Anna Berry

United Kingdom

Amanda Edelman
Chief Operating Officer
Edelman
USA

Emily Carter
Founder
Emily Carter London
United Kingdom

Nathalie Delin

France

Claire Rodrigues Lee
Founder and Director
Neon
United Kingdom

Mordecai
Sr. Director, Analyst - Executive Leadership, Innovation & Disruption
Gartner

Liz Heller
Managing Partner
Membrain LLC
USA

Jill Butterworth
Partner
Campton Partners
United Kingdom

Charlotte Pettican
Buying Director Dorothy Perkins
Boohoo Group PLC
United Kingdom

Suzi Avens
Head of Jaeger
Marks and Spencer
United Kingdom

Jacqueline Farrell
Education Director
The Prince’s Foundation
United Kingdom

Tracy Gray

Tracy Gray Companies

Paula Keville
Network Engagement Manager
Tessiant
United Kingdom

Joy Isaacs
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
ARgENTUM
UK

Ahana Banerjee
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Clear App
United Kingdom

Ula Nairne
Chief Revenue Officer
Arendai
United Kingdom

Harsharan Mann
Consumer equity analyst
Aviva Investors
United Kingdom

Zia Zareem-Slade

United Kingdom

Helena Feltham
Director
Hostmore PLC

Sarah Bartlett
Consultant, Executive Communications
The Bicester Village
United Kingdom

Annette Lund
Chief Executive Officer
Promenaden Management (Promenaden Fashion District / Steen & Strøm department store)

Maria Hollins
Joint Managing Director
Ann Summers
United Kingdom

Sarah Bar-lev
Director
Women in Change

Henna Riaz
Founder
Global Royalty Audit Firm
United Kingdom

Emma Watkinson
Chief Executive Officer/Founder
Silk Fred
United Kingdom

Susanne Given
Non Executive Chairman
hush homewear ltd
United Kingdom

Aoibhe Stanciulescu
Head Of Merchandising
Lipsy
United Kingdom

Lisa Wheatcroft

United Kingdom

Raishma Islam
Owner/Designer
Raishma.co.uk
United Kingdom

Chantal Khoueiry
Chief Culture Officer, The Bicester Village Shopping Collection and Founder, Brides do Good
The Bicester Village Shoppping Collection
United Kingdom