Rarely Heard Women is a global community of executives leading retail and consumer brands.
Our mission is to elevate women's lives through the shared experience of others.

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Rarely Heard Women
London

16th June 2026

Jo Newton, Chair of the Advisory Board

Director of Buying : Hampers, Fashion, Beauty and Home at Fortnum and Mason Trustee of The Charity Fund, Royal Warrant Holders Association

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Rarely Heard Women
New York

September 9th 2026

Marigay McKee MBE, Chair of the Advisory Board

Co-Founder, Fernbrook Capital, Chief Executive Officer, Violet Lab

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Global Advisory Board

Rarely Heard Women

“ It's truly a unique opportunity with a peer group unlike any other; great ideation, great articulation, great information exchange … you simply can't get that elsewhere.

John Heffner

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer. Summer Fridays

“ Some incredible women; it was lovely to catch up with old friends.

Laura Brown

Chief Executive Officer. Aspinal of London

“ I had the privilege of meeting many spectacular women — who shared their extraordinary retail stories with humility, vulnerability, passion, and fun.

Archana Ramaswamy

Head of Boutique Excellence (US). Chanel

“ I met 125 amazing retail leaders from 103 brands and 16 countries — their stories were inspiring, driven by courage, determination, and persistence.

Alyson Fadil FCIPD

Chief People Officer. Matalan

The Rarely Heard Women mission is to elevate women's lives through learning from the lived experiences of others