Rarely Heard Women is a global community of women who are leaders within the Retail and Consumer industry, with a mission to elevate women’s lives by sharing lived experiences for the benefit of others.
June 17th 2025, Evening Reception Information
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You have the exclusive privilege of bringing a distinguished guest to our event.
Guest places are available on a first-come, first-served basis to senior executives from retail or brand businesses.
To register your guest, please provide their name and LinkedIn profile to Sarah Smyth. Sarah will review their credentials and, upon approval, extend a formal invitation.
Guest registration is confirmed only after credential verification and while space remains available.
Rarely Heard Answers
From Rarely Heard Women
Concept:
"Rarely Heard Answers" is an intimate interview series featuring two remarkable women from diverse backgrounds engaging in candid, thought-provoking conversations. Each episode invites them to exchange five meaningful questions—chosen at random—sparking reflection, laughter, and connection.
Target Audience:
This series is created for women of all ages and backgrounds, offering a space to learn from one another’s lived experiences. Through open, relatable dialogue, Rarely Heard Answers fosters understanding, inspiration, and a sense of shared journey.
Format:
- Each episode features two female guests, drawn from the Rarely Heard Women community.
- They take turns asking and answering five carefully curated questions designed to inspire self-reflection, humor, and vulnerability.
- Topics span key aspects of women’s lives, including:
- Career and ambition
- Relationships and friendships
- Self-discovery and personal growth
- Motherhood (optional, based on guests' experiences)
- Societal expectations and breaking barriers
- Overcoming challenges and resilience
- Aspirations and dreams
Filmed in a warm and intimate setting, the format creates an atmosphere of authenticity and trust. Each 20-minute episode delivers powerful insights in a concise yet deeply impactful way.
Content Strategy:
- Provocative – Encouraging women to challenge assumptions and share honest perspectives.
- Witty – Embracing humor to create a comfortable, engaging space.
- Thought-Provoking – Diving into the complexities of women’s experiences.
- Authentic – Showcasing vulnerability, connection, and emotional depth.
Distribution:
"Rarely Heard Answers" is exclusively available within the Rarely Heard Voices private digital space, ensuring a trusted environment where women can engage, reflect, and connect.
Objective:
This series amplifies women's voices, offering real, unfiltered stories that inspire, empower, and spark meaningful conversations. By capturing perspectives rarely heard elsewhere, Rarely Heard Answers strengthens the collective wisdom of women navigating life on their own terms.
Dietary Requirements
We want to ensure your culinary experience is just as memorable as the Women's 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.
Transportation
We've got you covered when it comes to getting around town.
For The Soho Hotel, 4 Richmond Mews, London, W1D3DH:
- Click here for directions.
- 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.
For One Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY 10017:
- Click here for directions.
- Conveniently located just a Two-minute walk from the Grand Central Terminal, Architecture Landmark & transit hub. Easy access awaits!
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Performance Coach
Dynamic Astrology Limited
United Kingdom
Anne-Marie Trudeau
Chief Executive Officer
Trudeau
Canada
Sabina Savage
CEO/Founder
Sabina Savage
United Kingdom
Philippa Nixon
Chief Exceutive Officer
Erdem
United Kingdom
Fiona Gaughan
Chief Trading Officer
Asos
United Kingdom
Suzi Avens
Head of Jaeger
Marks and Spencer
United Kingdom
Alexis Cepeda Maule
Managing Director of UK & Europe
Reformation
United Kingdom
Suzanne Harlow
Advisory Board Chair
Kenji Ltd
United Kingdom
Melanie Gallop
President, Calvin Klein Europe
PVH Corp.
Netherlands
Sandra Duke
Sales Director
Swaine Group
United Kingdom
Sabrina Burns
Founder
Luca and Rosa
United Kingdom
Sophie Katrina Garner
CIC Director
Take A deep Breath CIC
United Kingdom
Amandine Ohayon
Chief Executive Officer
Stella McCartney
United Kingdom
Lesley Low
International Development Manager
John Lewis & Partners
UK
Sagra Maceira de Rosen
Board Member
Monocle, Fiorucci, Voyager Club, Omni United
United Kingdom
Susie Calvert
Trading Director
Debenhams Plc
UK
Sarah Chapman
Founder
Sarah Chapman Ltd
United Kingdom
Natalie Williams
Head of Brand
Hazaar Limited
United Kingdom
Poppy Marshall-Lawton
Vice President
Laura Ashley
United Kingdom
Jenna Whittingham-Ward
Head of Gift Transformation & Strategic Brand Partnerships
Walgreens Boots Alliance
United Kingdom
Alison Rehill-Erguven
Chief Executive Officer
Cenomi
Saudi Arabia
Kate Sowery
Personal Assistant to Carol Kane
Debenhams Groups
United Kingdom
Kirsty Connor
Buying Director
Never Fully Dressed
United Kingdom
Christine Montard
Director of Markets and Events
IADS
France
Melanie Smallwood
Group Chief Commercial and Brand Partnerships Officer
Global Fashion Group
United Kingdom
Noemi Elmaleh
Senior Vice President Merchandising and Go-to-Market
Calvin Klein
Netherlands
Kara Groves
Chief Executive Officer
Wyse London
United Kingdom
Megan Keller Maley
Executive Vice President
Haddad Brands
United Kingdom
Ashley Margarit
Senior Buyer
Target Corporation
United States
Helen Connolly
Chief Executive Officer
New Look Retailers Ltd
United Kingdom
Becky Cock
Talent
Marks & Spencer
United Kingdom
Rebecca Ollive
Senior Product Manager
Jellycat
United Kingdom
Claire Lyndon
Head of Retail EMEA
Mulberry
United Kingdom
Zia Zareem-Slade
United Kingdom
Sian Westerman
Advisor
The Lane Crawford Joyce Group
United Kingdom
Belles Berry
Chief Executive Officer
The Great Taste Company
Sylvie Freund-Pickavance
Group Director of Strategy and Business Development
Value Retail
United Kingdom
Lauren Wellman
Leasing Manager
Hammerson
United Kingdom
Georgia Freebairn
Head of Brand
Never Fully Dressed
United Kingdom
Sabrina Cannon
Co-Founder
Atelier Consultancy
United Kingdom
Lucy MacLeod
Head of Commercial Partnerships
Manolo Blahnik
United Kingdom
Nicky Bliss
People Director
New Look
United Kingdom
Laurelle Gilbert
Chief Marketing Officer
Caprice Holdings
United Kingdom
Lisa Shapiro
United Kingdom
Briony Garbett
Chief Executive Officer
NAAMA Studios
United Kingdom
Christine Kitching
Chief Executive Officer, Advisory Board Member
Off-White
Gwynn Milligan
Non Executive Director
Raishma
United Kingdom
Eloise Ladkin
Asset Manager
Cadogan
United Kingdom
Naomi Ridgeway
Chief Finance Officer
Trinny London
United Kingdom
Beth Pettet
Buying Director
John Lewis & Partners
United Kingdom
Nita Chambers
Brand Partnership Manager UK Lead
Hammerson
United Kingdom
Valentina Fiore
Chief Sales Officer
Malone Souliers
United Kingdom
Neda Ranaie
Founder | CFO
AMÉLIE ALVARI
United Kingdom
Louise Couch
Chief Financial Officer
Seasalt Cornwall
United Kingdom
Chantal Khoueiry
Chief Culture Officer, The Bicester Village Shopping Collection and Founder, Brides do Good
The Bicester Village Shoppping Collection
United Kingdom
Amy Houlston
Chief Marketing Officer
Kartharine Pooley
United Kingdom
Alessandra Marinucci
Founder
Lussosphere
United Kingdom
Jenni Fenlon
General Manager
National Beauty Distribution
Ireland
Emma Watkinson
Chief Executive Officer/Founder
Silk Fred
United Kingdom
Jo Jenkins
Chief Executive Officer
White Stuff
United Kingdom
Sophie Quy
Chief Executive Officer
Suzanne Kalan
United Kingdom
Amy Quayle
Head of Brand Strategy
Enduro Supply
United Arab Emirates
Clare Cooper
Senior Growth Marketing Lead
Hammerson PLC
United Kingdom
Megan Elizabeth Reynolds
Marketing Director at Bicester Village
Value Retail
United Kingdom
Nancy Stewart
Head of Category - World Duty Free, Luxury, Fashion, Gift & Shopping Services
Heathrow
United Kingdom
Jo Newton
Director of Buying : Hampers, Fashion, Beauty and Home
Fortnum and Mason
United Kingdom
Dilys Maltby
Senior Partner/ Non - Executive Director
Circus/The White Company
United Kingdom
Laura Jacob
Head of Sales & Business Development
Ella & Jo
Cassandra Bergsland
Director of Omnichannel
John Lewis & Partners
United Kingdom
Laura Brown
Chief Executive Officer
Emaar
United Arab Emirates
Marissa Carter
Chief Executive Officer
Cocoa Brown
Ireland
Amrita Sandhu
Director
Enterprise
Catherine Thomas
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Clarion Housing Group
United Kingdom
Maria Hollins
Joint Managing Director
Ann Summers
United Kingdom
Anna Berry
Consultant
United Kingdom
Tayla Brady
Leasing Manager
Hammerson
United Kingdom
Sarah Tinsley
Marketing and Place Director
Hammerson
Shree Soneji-Unsworth
Head of International
Russell & Bromley
United Kingdom
Carmen Manku
Vice President, Talent Business Partner, Europe & Middle East
Tory Burch
United Kingdom
Catherine Mathivat
Chairman
Les Deux Magots
France
Rebecca Scott
Chief Trading Officer
Hush
United Kingdom
Laura Onita
Retail Correspondent
Financial Times
Lalage Beaumont
Chief Executive Officer
Lalage Beaumont Ltd
United Kingdom
Sara Harris
Head of business development
Fashion retail academy
United Kingdom
Lara Collins
Chief People Officer
Debenhams
United Kingdom
Rajashree Rane
Retail and Consumer Goods Business Development lead EMEA
Amazon Web Services
United Kingdom
Costanza Filippin
Chief Executive Officer
STUDIUM DOMINI
United Kingdom
Iwona Ogodazi
Retail Director
Asprey London
United Kingdom
Lauren Morledge
Category Manager
Boots
United Kingdom
Henrietta Rix
Chief Executive Officer & CoFounder
RIXO London
United Kingdom
Romy Miller
Chief Marketing Officer
Knoops
United Kingdom
Sonya Corrigan
Director of Public Relations & Communications
Seasalt Cornwall
United Kingdom
Charlotte Clutterbuck
Trading Director
Rixo
United Kingdom
Natalie Scott-Ely
Chief Executive Officer
Oxford Wet n Wild Limited
Jodie Soussan
Managing Director
Allbirds
United Kingdom
Théa Marks
Chief Operating Officer
Roladin London Ltd
Barbara Meade
UK Head of Retail / International Business Growth Manager
Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter
Ireland
Kylie O’Donoghue
Director
FemFuelz
Ireland
Laura Vann
Chief Executive Officer
Laura Vann
United Kingdom
Rachael Sleath
Market Advisor, UK Consumer Retail
Enterprise Ireland, Irish Government Body For Trade
United Kingdom
Jody Plows
Chief Executive Officer
Nobody's Child
United Kingdom
Darcie Stevenson
Ecommerce Merchandiser
Johnstons of Elgin
Alice Sykes
Founder
Alice Sykes PR
Carol Kane
Founder & Group Executive Director
Debenhams
Una Kent
VP, ESG and DEI, WBA International
Wal Green Boots Alliance
United Kingdom
Aparna Galiasso
Head, Americas Retail & Consumer Goods GTM
Amazon
USA
Sarah Jossel
Broadcaster and columnist
Sarah Jossel / Sunday Times
United Kingdom
Cath Kidston
Founder
C.Atherley
United Kingdom
Emma Barnett
Broadcaster and co-founder
BBC and Colour your streets
NJ Falk
Managing Partner
Athletic Propulsion Labs
United States
Mary Portas
Founder
Portas
United Kingdom
Juliet Anammah
Chief Sustainability Officer
Jumia Group
USA
Angela Farrugia
Founder
Brand X Society
United Kingdom
Marigay McKee
Co-Founder
Fernbrook Capital Management LLC
USA
Estefania Lacayo
Founder
TAFS
USA
Jane Boardman
Chief Executive Officer
M&C Saatchi Talk
United Kingdom
Jo Newton
Director of Buying : Hampers, Fashion, Beauty and Home
Fortnum and Mason
United Kingdom
Jillian DiIorio
Founder
Live to Give
USA
Jill Butterworth
Global Chief Brands Officer
Rarely Heard Voices
United Kingdom
Natalie Quinn
Executive Vice President, Brands' Global Expansion
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United Kingdom
Liz Heller
Managing Partner
Membrain LLC
USA
Eva Platini-Hernandez
Vice President of Business Development
WHP Global
USA
Rania Mushtaha
VP for Strategy, Growth, & Business Development
Majid Al Futtaim LLC
UAE
Trish Kozlak
Head of Retail Expansion
Heyday
USA
