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Execs from Burberry, Alexander McQueen and Harrods among Walpole Power List 2025

Sophie Smith
28 January 2025

The Chief People Officer at Burberry, Partnerships Director at Harrods, and Director of Diversity & Inclusion at Alexander McQueen have been named within the Walpole Power List 2025.

Unveiled at The Lanesborough in London, the event showcased 50 individuals who are not only influential but also shaping the future of British luxury brands and cultural institutions.

The Walpole Power List, now in its sixth year, celebrates creativity, entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership across the variety of roles at all levels that exist in the British luxury sector.

Helen Brocklebank, CEO at Walpole, said: "Behind our sector’s five-year growth of 69% is an industry powered by creative, ingenious leaders and a talented, determined workforce.

"Walpole’s Power List pays tribute to the breadth of brilliant talent that finds its home in UK luxury and celebrates a sector that truly values its people and nurtures long-term, sustainable jobs nationwide. Congratulations to everyone on this year’s list."

The Walpole Power List 2025 includes:

  • James Amos - Managing Director, Boodles.
  • Tom Athron - CEO, Fortnum & Mason.
  • Andrea Callender - Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Alexander McQueen.
  • Dharmini Chauhan - Chief Information Officer, Mulberry.
  • Donna-Marie Johnson - Global Senior Diversity & Inclusion Manager, Chanel.
  • Curtis Latouche - Head of Global Logistics, Dunhill.
  • Alexandra McCauley - Chief People Officer, Burberry.
  • Alex Unitt - Partnerships Director, Harrods.
  • Geoffrey Williams Global Vice President, Colleague Attraction & Inclusion, Burberry.

Walpole is the sector body for the British luxury industry, which is worth £81 billion to the UK economy, supports over 450,000 jobs and contributes 3.7% of the UK’s GDP.

A not-for-profit organisation, the company speaks on behalf of more than 250 of Britain’s brands, including Alexander McQueen, Aston Martin, Burberry, Claridge’s, Fortnum & Mason, Harrods, Jo Malone London, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and Wedgwood.


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