Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley, Author at The Executive Magazine

Luxury group LVMH completes £2.5bn purchase of hotel chain Belmond

Business, Funding & Investments, Lifestyle / Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

The group behind major luxury brands Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, and Moët & Chandon champagne has agreed to purchase the world-renowned Belmond hotel chain for a massive $3.2bn (£2.5bn). The Executive Magazine catches up with Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of LVMH. Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) and Belmond Ltd— the part-owners or managers of 46 […]

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Top model agencies launch fashion scholarship programme

Business / Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

Models 1 and Central Saint Martins to launch BA Fashion scholarship programme. The Executive Magazine speaks with Managing Director Pauline Rendell. To celebrate half a century as Europe’s leading agency Models 1 has partnered with world-renowned Central Saint Martins to launch a scholarship for BA fashion. In an unprecedented partnership between the two-industry leading brands, the

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Aviation Gin and Virgin Atlantic partnership announced

Business / Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

Film-star and owner of Aviation Gin Ryan Reynolds meets with Sir Richard Branson to form Virgin Atlantic partnership. The Executive Magazine finds out more. Ryan Reynolds is a household name thanks to his illustrious film career, and his latest role as Deadpool has catapulted him into the limelight once again. But Reynolds is also passionate

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Sunreef unveils new 80 GAYA yacht

Lifestyle, Travel / Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

Boating industry leaders Sunreef has unveiled its latest vessel this week with the new Sunreef 80 GAYA yacht. The Executive Magazine check it out. An upgrade from the classic Sunreef 70, the new luxury catamaran combines bold exterior styling with subdued and refined interior design. Her navy blue hulls and silver superstructures make the GAYA

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Abercrombie & Kent launches luxury ‘Wings Over China’ experience

Travel / Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

Travel company Abercrombie & Kent has launched an innovative new luxury travel package taking holidaymakers through iconic cities in China. The package, named ‘Wings Over China’, allows guests to travel through the historic country in partnership with industry-leading chain The Peninsula Hotels. With no more than 18 guests, this journey offers exclusive experiences only possible

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The Executive’s top gifts to pick this Christmas

Gadgets & Technology, Lifestyle / Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

We’re officially past Black Friday, and rolling on into the festive season we have Christmas Day right around the corner. So, why not be smart and start early on your shopping? The Executive gives you its top picks for your loved ones Smeg x Dolce & Gabbana 2-Slot Toaster Don’t start off your New Year

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Meet the CEO who tried to kill his own business

Business, IT & Cyber Security / Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

Peter Reinhardt, co-founder and chief executive of customer data infrastructure firm Segment tried to shut down his business. Now it’s worth £35m. Reinhardt was determined to kill the idea behind Segment before it was even developed, but he now runs a very successful and rapidly expanding business. Segment is a popular business tool, which allows

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The Ivy Comes to Manchester

Food & Drink / Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

Revered restaurant group The Ivy has launched a brand new brasserie and dining experience in Spinningfields, Manchester. The Executive Magazine went along to the exclusive launch party to check it out. Spread across four floors, the brand new Ivy Collection restaurant occupies a purpose built exposed timber frame structure in the heart of Manchester city

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Bugatti and Champagne Carbon announces new partnership

Business, Lifestyle, Motoring / Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

Chief executives for Bugatti and Champagne Carbon Stephan Winkelmann and Alexandre Mea shook hands this week after signing a new contract to officialise the partnership between the two brands. The testimony of the collaboration between the two, in time for the celebration of Bugatti’s 110th anniversary next year, is the visible-carbon-fibre-coated Bugatti Chiron and a

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Luxury Costa Rican Four Seasons Resort sees glamorous relaunch

Travel / Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo, a five-star resort located on the north Pacific coast of Costa Rica, has announced the debut of new and reimagined spaces and amenities to build on the resort’s $35m renovation from December last year. Enhancements include the opening of a new signature Latin steakhouse, a re-imagined spa

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