The Luxury Network Nigeria in partnership with the Financial Times, is delighted to announce the lineup of speakers and panelists for the highly-anticipated event titled‘An Inspiring Conversation on the Future of Luxury: Spotlight on the business of Luxury In Nigeria (LuxIN).
This groundbreaking event will take place on 15th October 2019, in Mayfair, London; the day immediately following the 6thFT Africa Summit. The Africa Summit is a high-profile annual event attracting senior Government officials, business leaders and senior level executives for very high-level discussions on the current issues about Africa. The partnership with the Luxury Network Nigeria was created, to put the focus on Nigeria’s dynamic luxury sector, with the objectiveof stimulating conversation about overcoming barriers to entry, ethical luxury practices and building transparent, sustainable, value-driven business partnerships between Nigerian and International brands and organizations.
Confirmed speakers at the inaugural LuxIN event include some of the players in Nigeria’s key industries, world renowned luxury brands, retailers and pioneering visionaries.
Delivering the keynote on ‘Rewriting Africa’s Single Story’, is the Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Jim Ovia.
The panel discussion titled ‘Spotlight on the Business of Luxury in Nigeria’, will be spearheaded by a host of some of Nigeria’s business leaders including;
Mo Abudu, Media Entrepreneur and CEO, EbonyLife Media.
Bola Atta, Group Director, Corporate Communications, United Bank for Africa
Reni Folawiyo, Founder and CEO, Alara.
Bridgette Stepputtis, Global Head of Couture, Vivienne Westwood
The panel discussion will be moderated by Africa Editor, Financial Times, David Pilling.
The Luxury Network Nigeria is pleased to announce a segment for corporate presentations, that will highlight companies who wish to position themselves at the forefront of the new narrative about Nigeria’s luxury Industry.
This exclusive event is set to hold on the 15th of October 2019 at the Connaught Mayfair, London at 6pm.
Confirmed guests include senior executives from global brands such as: Christie’s, Fine & Country, Harrods, Accenture, Backes & Strauss, London & Capital, Deloitte, JP Morgan, HSBC Edmiston, Savills, Audemars Piguet and more.
For partnership enquiries and to position your company at the forefront of this conversation about Nigeria, with high-level networking, branding and unparalleled visibility, please contact Charles Kenny at [email protected]
About The Luxury Network
The Luxury Network is the world’s leading affinity marketing group. With over 10 years of experience in the global luxury market and offices across Europe, Asia, Australia, The Middle East and America. Global members of The Luxury Network include; Gucci, Cartier, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Ralph Lauren, Bang & Olufsen, Rolls Royce, Porsche, Bulgari, Sunseeker, Bombardier, Aston Martins, Jaguar, Tiffany & Co, Land Rover, Barclays Wealth, Kempinski Hotels and more.
The core objective of The Luxury Network is to identify new business development opportunities and synergies between brands to promoting and supporting strategic alliances and collaboration, for mutual business and client development.
About Financial Times Live
Financial Times Live is the global conferences and events division of the Financial Times Group.
Chaired by senior journalists from the Financial Times Group, FT Live’s summits, conferences, awards and strategic forums, gathers the world’s brightest and most influential decision makers.
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