Hilary Riva OBE

The British Fashion Council would like to thank Hilary Riva
for the time and support she has given to the organisation and the
fashion industry over the past five years. Hilary was appointed Chief
Executive of the British Fashion Council in December 2005. Tasked with
the role of making the British Fashion Council an organisation that is
able to create a sustainable future for London Fashion Week, Hilary, in
partnership with both the BFC Chairman (previously Sir Stuart Rose and
currently Harold Tillman CBE) created a vision, strategy and a solid
structure for the British Fashion Council, increased revenues and
sponsorship from commercial partners and worked with the Mayor of London
and the London Development Agency to deliver a funding package to
support emerging designer businesses in London. Hilary appointed a new
management team in 2009 and has since worked as a non-executive
director. Hilary has stepped down to make room for a new non-executive
director to work with the team under a new governance structure.



Harold Tillman CBE, Chairman of the British Fashion Council commented
“Hilary has played a pivotal role in turning the British Fashion Council
into a dynamic, forward thinking organisation. She appointed a highly
creative management team that she has the confidence in to take the
organisation forward. We all thank Hilary for her vision and dedication
over the past five years, we truly would not be in the position we are
today without her”.



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Gemma Ebelis or Kitty McGee

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