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Mrs. Beckham started her fashion business with jeans and sunglasses, formerly known as dVb, in 2006. The brand re-launched in 2009, bringing everything in house under the Victoria Beckham Denim and Eyewear labels. In 2010, she introduced her first handbag collection with six key styles revolving around the concept of 24-hours in the life of Victoria. The luxury brand continues to expand. The newest addition is the “Victoria” collection—launched in September 2011; it will be available in stores beginning January 2012. This stand-alone, more accessible line comes as the eponymous label enters its sixth season in-store, generating annual retail sales of more than $20 million for 2011. In September 2006, she and her husband launched a his-and-her fragrance line with Coty, which has continued to grow and expand over the past five years. For the second year in a row, Victoria Beckham has been nominated for “Best Designer Brand” at the British Fashion Awards. This year, Mrs. Beckham is also nominated for the “Red Carpet” award. She won “Accessories Designer of the Year” at the 2011 British Glamour Women of the Year awards. In 2007, she won two British Glamour Magazine Awards, one for "Woman of the Year" and another for "Entrepreneur of the Year.” She starred in the Marc Jacobs ad campaign for Spring 2008 and famously posed alongside her husband for Emporio Armani's fall 2009 ad campaign. In 2010, she appeared in advertisements for LG Fashion Touch Phones and in July of that same year she was named Creative design executive at Range Rover. Mrs. Beckham has released two bestselling books. Marco Bizzarri President & Chief Executive Officer, Bottega Veneta Marco Bizzarri joined Bottega Veneta as President and Chief Executive Officer in January 2009. Since his arrival at the company, Mr. Bizzarri has focused on a strategy that emphasizes investing for growth and longevity, especially in markets that show the greatest potential. Prior to his appointment with the company, Mr. Bizzarri served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Stella McCartney and as a member of the PPR Luxury Group (formerly Gucci Group) management committee at PPR Luxury Group. He joined Stella McCartney from Marithé & François Girbaud in Paris, where he was General Manager. Previously, Mr. Bizzarri worked for the Mandarina Duck Group from 1993 to 2004, most recently as General Manager, where he assumed broad management responsibilities and was deeply involved in the brand’s successful international growth. Prior to that experience, Mr. Bizzarri advised mid-sized and start-up businesses in Italy on strategy, business, and organizational issues as part of Accenture’s strategy consulting team. During the course of his career, Mr. Bizzarri has worked and lived in Hong Kong, Paris and London.
Tory Burch Chief Executive Officer & Chief Creative Officer, Tory Burch LLC Tory Burch is the designer and Chief Executive Officer of Tory Burch LLC. She grew up in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in art history. Ms. Burch moved to New York to pursue a career in fashion and worked for some of the most influential American designers, including Ralph Lauren, Vera Wang, and Narciso Rodriguez at Loewe. In 2004, she launched Tory Burch, a lifestyle brand rooted in American sportswear with multiple categories including ready-to-wear, bags, shoes, jewelry, and accessories. The collection is available at 58 boutiques in the United States, Europe, and Asia, on toryburch.com and at more than 500 select department and specialty stores worldwide. Since its launch, Tory Burch has often been recognized by the fashion industry, and was awarded the 2008 CFDA for Accessory Designer of the Year, 2007 Accessory Brand Launch of the Year from the Accessories Council of Excellence, and the 2005 Rising Star award from Fashion Group International. In 2010, Ms. Burch was named one of Forbes’ Most Powerful Women in the World. Michelle Obama, Gwyneth Paltrow, Katie Holmes, Blake Lively, Jessica Alba, Zoe Saldana, Demi Moore, and Hilary Swank wear the Tory Burch collection. An avid philanthropist, Ms. Burch launched the Tory Burch Foundation in 2009. The foundation supports women entrepreneurs in the United States through microfinance and mentoring. James Curleigh President & Chief Executive Officer, KEEN Inc. James Curleigh is President and Chief Executive Officer of KEEN Inc., maker of original hybrid footwear, bags and socks. Founded in 2003, KEEN has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing and most exciting brands in the outdoor industry. KEEN promotes the philosophy of Hybridlife: create, play, and care. The company is highly regarded for its Hybrid.Care program, supporting essential environmental and community projects around the world. Through a continued focus on product innovation, brand evolution, and market solutions, Mr.Curleigh has helped KEEN to sustain above-average growth. Prior to KEEN, Mr. Curleigh was President and Chief Executive Officer of Salomon North America, where he led the brand surge into freedom action sports. During his tenure at Salomon he was engaged across the enterprise platform with premium brands including Adidas, Taylor Made Golf, and Arc’teryx. Mr. Curleigh has served on the board of Salomon, is former Chairman of the SnowSports Industry of America, and is on the board of trustees of the Waterkeeper Alliance. He is also a board member of CHROME Industry and KEEN Inc. Mr. Curleigh is a triple citizen of the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. He has a bachelor of commerce degree from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and has attended both Stanford and Harvard for executive education programs.
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