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Laurence Llewelyn Bowen

Laurence Llewelyn Bowen, celebrity interior designer, became a household name as one of the stars of TV programme Changing Rooms. He now has several high profile tabletop ranges and his name has become a recognisable brand within the industry. Read more...


Kathy Tierney, CEO, Sur La Table

The chief executive of one of the world’s most admired housewares chains will deliver the keynote address, describing how Sur La Table grew from a single cookshop to a chain of more than 67 stores, without sacrificing range, depth, breadth or authority. Read more...


Maureen Dunn, director of buying, home, John Lewis Partnership

Maureen has held the position of Director of Buying at John Lewis since January 2003 and is responsible for setting the strategy and overseeing buying activity for the home department. Read more...


Ben Phillips, managing director, Steamer Trading Cookshops

Ben took over as managing director of Steamer Trading Cookshop, one of the UK’s most respected independent cookshop chains, in 2001 from his parents Liz and David, who started the business in 1985. Read more...


Pepita Diamand, co-founder of Wrapit

Pepita Diamand is a former fashion editor and co-founder of Wrapit, the UK’s largest wedding gift list specialist. In addition to the ‘virtual department store’ online, the business now has 15 showrooms across the country and a turnover in excess of £8m. Read more...


Neil Gow, director of GIMA

With more than 30 years experience in the garden centre market, both as a retailer and supplier, Neil Gow, currently director of GIMA (Garden Industry Manufacturer’s Association) is perfectly placed to speak with authority about the garden centre sector and what it means for housewares. Read more...


Erol Sukan, business group director, GfK Retail and Technology

Erol Sukan is a business group director within GfK Retail and Technology. He has over 5 years experience working closely with Retailers & Manufacturers within the Kitchens sector. Read more...