Building a winning ultra-luxury business
Wed, Nov 27
|London
Walpole Visiting Professorship series In partnership with Walpole, our Walpole Visiting Professors series invites inspiring sector leaders from Walpole’s prestigious luxury network. Book your place!
Time & Location
Nov 27, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
London, Inner Cir, London NW1 4NS, UK
About the Event
Where: Tuke Hall
About this event
How can luxury brands like Aston Martin leverage sustainability as a driver of transformation?
Join Rob Colmer, Head of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability at Aston Martin Lagonda, as he explores the key factors behind success in the ultra-luxury sector. Discover how businesses can strategically position themselves for growth and industry leadership, with sustainability playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of luxury.
Rob will offer valuable insights into how this commitment impacts not only customers but also investors, employees, and other key stakeholders.
In an era of political uncertainty, economic volatility, and a heightened focus on sustainability, how can ultra-luxury brands like Aston Martin ensure they emerge as winners?
Please arrive at least ten minutes early (by 12:50pm) to allow us to start promptly.
About Rob
Rob started his career as a government affairs adviser, working for industrial conglomerates GM and John Laing.
His passion for corporate responsibly led him to establish the UK’s first and largest CSR Network in 2002, bringing together industry leaders, politicians and NGOs. At the same time, he began working for the energy giant, Shell, where he spent 20 years in a series of increasingly senior positions including leading Shell’s sustainability communications.
In 2022 Rob joined the world leading automotive ultra-luxury brand, Aston Martin, where his diverse role includes government relations, directing the company’s award-winning sustainability programme, “Racing Green” and crisis management.
He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and is included in the 2024 Walpole Power List of 50 most influential people in British luxury.