THEO WILLIAMS
Head of Design, John Lewis
Theo Williams, born in Oxford, graduated in industrial design in Manchester, moved to Milan in 1991. He has designed products for Alessi, Abet Laminate, Artemide, Consonni, Dornbracht, Mobileffe, Pyrex, Technogym among others and has created packaging for Prada, CK Jeans, Giorgio Armani, Ferragamo and accessories for Benetton. He has been the Art Director for Lexon, Paris, the Creative Director for products for the Japanese Department stores ‘Mono Comme Cà.’ and the Design Director for the fashion brand Mexx based in Amsterdam. Since October 2007 he has been based in London as Creative Director for the Habitat group. Since November 2011 he has become the Head of Design at John Lewis.
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LEE HALLMAN
Head of Design, Candy & Candy
Lee is a qualified architect with over 23 years experience on a wide range of projects from opera houses to office towers. Fourteen of those years were spent working on a global portfolio at Foster + Partners. As Head of Design, Lee oversees all the work of the Candy & Candy Design team from both a project management and design point of view. This overview ensures the delivery of a seamless, high quality, design solution both internally and externally.
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AZHAR AZHAR
Director, CONRAN + PARTNERS
Azhar is a Registered Chartered Architect, he studied architecture at the Bartlett School of the Built Environment, at University College London. He has practiced architecture internationally for over 20 years, with extensive experience in the UK, Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa. Azhar is a director of Conran and Partners Architects Designers, founded by Sir Terence Conran. The practice works internationally on high quality projects from master-planning to individual projects. His responsibilities including creating a balance between being a Design Director and a Commercial Director. He has a particular focus on ethical sustainable solutions.
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TONY ASH
Managing Director for UK & Middle East, Vitra
Vitra, Swiss manufacturer, is famous for producing the works of designers such as Charles & Ray Eames, George Nelson and Verner Panton for over half a century. Vitra’s products and concepts are developed in Switzerland by applying a diligent design process that brings together the company’s engineering excellence with the creative genius of leading international designers. It is our goal to create products with a high functional and aesthetic life expectancy. Tony works directly with the Vitra sales force in the various countries and senior architectural & design practices alike on international projects
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DAVID LEWIS
Managing Director, Sunseeker
Sunseeker London is a world leading and Platinum Award winning yacht broker. David Lewis co-founded the company in 1993 with Christopher Head and today, the extensive dealer network spans the globe, bringing world-class service to a world-class brand. Sunseeker London is probably the largest distributor of new Sunseeker boats and Sunseeker products worldwide ranging from 48ft to 50m. David has been involved in the marine business for many years. The dynamic duo has worked together for over 30 years when they started importing boats into Europe.
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PETER BIEWIRTH
President, EHMA (European Hotel Management Associaion)
EHMA is an association of hotel managers operating first class and luxury hotels of international repute, concerned with safeguarding the ethical foundation of their profession. Its members are committed to fostering fellowship and respect, as well as their own professional improvement to better serve the industry.
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TREVOR KRUSE
IDC IIDEX Liaison
Trevor operates Hudson Kruse Design in Toronto which focuses on residential development. For 25 years he has volunteered to increase the profile of qualified interior designers across North America. Serving on the boards of ARIDO and IDC for the last 20 years and as NCIDQ Delegate for 8 years; he recently led the restructuring of all Interior Design associations across Canada and has headed IIDEX NeoCon Canada for over 20 years. He also contributed to the Body of Knowledge for the Profession commissioned by ARIDO. Trevor was the first Canadian to receive IIDA’s Leadership Award.
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THERESA DOWLING
FX Editor, and Group Editorial Director for Progressive Market Intelligence design titles (FX, Blueprint, FMX, X2)
FX Editor, Group Editorial Director for Progressive Market Intelligence (PMI) design titles (FX, Blueprint, FMX, X2), shortlisted for editor of the year (twice), Theresa says she feels lucky to have spent over 30 years in the contract design industry where she enjoyed working with the good, the great and the controversial, either as a journalist or a graphic designer. “I am delighted to be working with the most colourful characters that anyone could hope to meet. It makes my working life not only easy but so enjoyable!”
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DAVID KESTER
Director, Thames & Hudson
David has worked in the creative industries for 25 years. He is a former Chief Executive of the Design Council and headed up the Oscars for advertising and design, D&AD. As a champion of UK design he has spent the last ten years helping businesses adapt and innovate. His passion has been bringing design to places where it is needed but not well represented. This has included working with the NHS on dementia, patient dignity and infection control and the Home Office on anti-crime measures. He is a Director of the publisher, Thames & Hudson, an advisor to Massey University in New Zealand, an Honorary Professor of Warwick Business School and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Art.
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CAROLINA CALZADA
Marketing Manager, Global Color Research
Carolina joined Global Color Research in 2006 to take care of the Marketing & Sales Department. She has introduced new programmes into the marketing strategy of the company and manages client relationships around the world. Her sponsorship programmes, conferences and special collaborations are with international business partners such as 100% Design, Ary Trays, Interiors UAE, Interiors Birmingham, Modus, MoOD, NCS, Printsource, RIBA bookshops, Swarovski, and the Thailand Embassy among others.
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PATRICK TAYLOR
Managing director, Taylist Media
Taylist Media is the publisher of some of the leading magazine and event brands in the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom sector. These include Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms consumer magazine, which has been the leading title in the field for over 21 years. Patrick himself has over 25 years experience in the media industry – spanning magazines, newspapers, TV and radio. Patrick formed Taylist Media three years ago, acquiring the portfolio through a management buyout from dmg world media.
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INGER BARTLETT
President, Bartlett & Associates
Inger Bartlett, BA, BID is the president of Bartlett & Associates. Her hallmark is clean-lined, brilliant design that transforms the client’s business model and culture. Bartlett & Associates is a 30-year-old company and has had a roster of illustrious clients from the beginning. The company’s portfolio of projects includes work for Edelman PR, DraftFCB, Critical Mass, Saatchi & Saatchi, FUEL Advertising, Vale Inco, George Weston Limited, Torys, the Hong Kong Trade Development Centre, UBS, Marsh and a number of hospitality and retail names.
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