THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY Chanel's Maureen Chiquet, Gucci's Marco Bizzarri, Will.i.am, Nouriel Roubini, Victoria Beckham and a diverse mix of stylemakers to join NYT Fashion Director Vanessa Friedman in Versailles November 17-18
LONDON, SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 - The New York Times announces additional distinguished participants to join Vanessa Friedman and award-winning NYT journalists at the New York Times International Luxury Conference in Versailles on November 17-18, rounding out its unprecedented program.
The invitation-only event will explore the dramatic ways the luxury industry is changing in its quest for the hearts and minds of consumers around the world. The following experts have just been added to the lineup:
- Matt Jacobson , head of market development, Facebook
- Nacho Figueras, professional polo player and Ralph Lauren brand ambassador
- Bernard Kouchner, former French Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, and founder, Doctors Without Borders
- Santiago Barberi Gonzalez, president and executive creative director, Nancy Gonzalez and Santiago Gonzalez Accessories
- Maureen Mullen , co-founder and head of research, L2 Inc.
They are the latest additions to a stellar group of participants that already includes:
- Maureen Chiquet , global CEO, Chanel
- Ariel Emanuel, co-CEO of WME | IMG
- Marco Bizzarri, president and CEO, Gucci
- will.i.am , CEO and founder of i.am+
- Victoria Beckham, founder, Victoria Beckham
- Grayson Perry , artist
- Adrian Joffe , CEO, Comme des Garçons International
- Nouriel Roubini , chairman and co-founder, Roubini Global Economics
- Brunello Cucinelli , president and CEO, Brunello Cucinelli SpA
- Andrew Keith , president, Lane Crawford & Joyce at The Lane Crawford Joyce Group
- Miranda July , filmmaker, artist, writer
- Richard Mille , CEO, Richard Mille
- Oscar Farinetti , chairman and founder, Eataly
- Gianluca Flore , CEO, Brioni
- Liam Casey , CEO, PCH
- Hans Ulrich Obrist , co-director, exhibitions and programs, and director, international projects, Serpentine Galleries
- Steve Bock , president, Bedrock Manufacturing
- Cyrill Gutsch , founder, Parley for the Oceans
- Eric Liedtke , executive board member, global brands, adidas Group
- Maurice Levy, chairman and CEO, Publicis Groupe
- John Demsey , group president, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
- Michael Kowalski , chairman, Tiffany & Co.
- Humberto Leon , co-owner and creative director, Opening Ceremony; co-creative director, Kenzo
- Carol Lim , co-owner and CEO, Opening Ceremony; co-creative director, Kenzo
- Claudia D'Arpizio , partner, Bain's luxury goods vertical
Conference host and New York Times fashion director Vanessa Friedman said, " This is truly the most eclectic and distinguished list of speakers I have ever imagined at a luxury event, and I cannot wait to hear the discussions that result. I believe that what we are going to learn over the two days of the conference will provide transformative material for us all."
The New York Times International Luxury Conferencewill launch a new program feature during the luncheon on Tuesday, November 17. Hosted by notable industry experts and innovators, delegates will participate in a range of intimate, interactive roundtable discussions designed to get to the heart of specific issues, opportunities and challenges affecting the luxury sector.
"For fifteen years the International Luxury Conference has stood out as one of the pre-eminent annual gatherings for innovators and leaders from across the industry and beyond to come together and engage in rigorous, thought-provoking debate on the major issues affecting them," said Stephen Dunbar-Johnson, president, International, The New York Times Company. "I am incredibly excited by the addition of new speakers and the interactive roundtable discussions. They will add unique insights and fresh perspectives, further enriching the conference experience for all participants."
New program details about theNew York Times International Luxury Conference, including all confirmed speakers, can be found on the conference website.
The 2015 New York Times International Luxury Conference is supported by principal sponsor Chopard, the global luxury watch, jewellery and accessories company.
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Notes to editors
Media accreditation for the International Luxury Conference is currently open. Accreditation requests must be submitted to press@luxurybeyondproduct.com by Friday, November 6. Please note that there will be no on-site accreditation. All accreditation requests are subject to final confirmation by the International New York Times.
Follow @INYTLuxury,@VVFriedman and @LizziePaton on Twitter to keep up to date with further speaker announcements and the luxury stories making the headlines .
The hashtag for the conference is #NYTLuxury.
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Contact:
Christopher Kang (London) , +44 207 061 3525 ,ckang@nytimes.com
Stephanie Yera (New York) , +1 212-556-1957 ,stephanie.yera@nytimes.com
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