Dame Anya Hindmarch

Dame Anya Hindmarch is an esteemed designer and entrepreneur whose eponymous luxury brand has achieved international acclaim over more than thirty years. She is widely recognised for merging traditional craftsmanship with playful creativity and a commitment to personalisation. Through ground-breaking initiatives like the I'm NOT A Plastic Bag and I Am A Plastic Bag projects, she has successfully redefined luxury by placing environmental responsibility at the forefront of the fashion industry. Her innovative Village concept continues to transform the traditional retail model into a unique site for community engagement and immersive customer experiences. A former advisor to the Board of Trade, Dame Anya is a prominent voice for British design and the arts. Her business philosophy, centred on the mantra of progress, not perfection, offers a pragmatic approach to corporate sustainability and the intersection of creativity and commerce. Beyond the fashion house, she is the bestselling author of If In Doubt, Wash Your Hair, providing guidance on entrepreneurship, leadership, and the complexities of balancing professional ambition with family life. She remains a dedicated champion for female leaders and a highly influential figure in the evolution of global branding. Audiences book Dame Anya for her sophisticated understanding of consumer behaviour and her ability to navigate the shifting landscape of global retail. She provides an authentic perspective on building a resilient brand through innovation and purposeful decision-making. On stage, Dame Anya Hindmarch is best known for talks on Branding & Marketing, Innovation, Retail and Reputation. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Arts & Culture, Business & Consulting and Entrepreneurship, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Dame Anya Hindmarch is regularly booked for Business Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Dame Anya Hindmarch travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Dame Anya Hindmarch would approach your audience.