Michelle Emmerson joins Walpole as Managing Director

Michelle joins Walpole British Luxury from the entrepreneurial and highly successful ASOS.com, where she was Group Services and People Director. ASOS.com is a multi-channel fashion destination, selling a selection of own label, and over 850 global and local brands to customers in 237 countries. Michelle was responsible for business units including: Customer Service, Studios, Production, People and Corporate Responsibility.

Prior to ASOS.com, Michelle held various Board level and senior roles at two other great British brands: BBC Worldwide and EMI Music. She has also worked with the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), the trade association for the UK Music Industry and The Official Charts Company.

Michelle brings a wealth of leadership and operational management experience. Working closely with the Walpole Board and reporting to the Chairman Ben Hughes, Michelle will be responsible for strategy and taking Walpole to the next stage in its evolution.

Ben Hughes, Chairman of Walpole British Luxury commented: “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Michelle as Managing Director; she is a valuable addition to the Walpole British Luxury team. The board and I look forward to drawing on Michelle’s experience and expertise in driving Walpole to its next stage of growth.”

Michelle Emmerson, Managing Director at Walpole British Luxury commented: “It is a great honour to be able to contribute my skills and expertise to the board of Walpole British Luxury. I look forward to building my relationship with the organisation and its members and helping Walpole drive the agenda forward.”

About Walpole British Luxury

Walpole British Luxury is a not-for-profit organisation that furthers the interests of the British luxury industry by harnessing and sharing the collective knowledge, experience and resources of the membership, over 175 British luxury brands, committed to combining the best aspects of innovation, design, quality, tradition and service.

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