Bio

Global thought leadership: MD French Luxury Brand, Karine Augis - designer handbags and accessories | Strategic Advisor to brands & retailers as Founder & CEO, Chris Igwe International. Business development and entrepreneurial thinking to exceed huge goals. My 4 Pillars: RETAIL CONSULTING KEYNOTE SPEAKING/MASTER OF CEREMONY LEADERSHIP TRAINING/CONSULTING EXECUTIVE COACHING I am grateful to those who have entrusted me the privilege of lecturing at their schools - BAYFIELD TRAINING, and ICSC (European Retail Property Academy). We continue to share our knowledge and information through learning in the field. KEYNOTE SPEAKING & MODERATING CONFERENCES: Over many years it has been an enriching experience, gathering insights and learnings to become an acknowledged expert in my field. I have been honoured to keynote at international conferences, from Shanghai to Las Vegas, or Copenhagen to Lisbon. I am also grateful especially to REED MIDEM and MAPIC who have retained me as MC for their ground-breaking events from Shanghai to Milan or Cannes. Also MAGDUS (Eiropean Outlet Centres) and WINSPIRATION (changing the world together and growing communities). MENTORING and EXECUTIVE COACHING of young (and not so young!) professionals and those who have asked me to support and advise them in the creation of their new companies (in retail or other industries) will remain one of the great highlights. KEY STRENGTHS: Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneur, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Business Development, Building Businesses, Financial Awareness, Building Teams, Managing People, Problem Solving. Multi Cultural & Multi Lingual. As a renowned and highly respected GLOBAL RETAIL ADVISOR, RETAIL CLIENTS have included: Accessorize, Build A Bear Workshop, Calvin Klein, Costco, Disney, Esprit, Farrow & Ball, Game, Gap, Hard Rock Café, Karen Millen, Marks & Spencer Simply Food, Michael Kors, Mexx, Nike, New Look, Petit Bateau, Sunglass Hut, Swarovski, TUMI and Vapiano, WE Fashion. LANDLORD CLIENTS have included: Apsys, Eurodisney, FREO, Générali, Grosvenor, INTER IKEA, Value Retail, Villages Nature and Unibail Rodamco.