Kelly Hoppen named Woman of the Year 2014

Kelly Hoppen MBE was named Woman of the Year 2014 on Tuesday 18th November 2014 by the Women of the Future Network, in partnership with J P Morgan and the Said Business School, University of Oxford. She was presented with a trophy marking the accolade by Sally Dewar, Managing Director of the Risk Team at J P Morgan; Pinky Lilani OBE, Chairman of the Women of the Future Programme and Caroline Williams, Associate Director for Open Programmes at the University of Oxford Said Business School. The event marked the annual reception of the Women of the Future Network with over 100 female guests gathering at J P Morgan’s headquarters in Canary Wharf, London. Ms Hoppen spoke about the development of her business brand and the differences in management styles between men and women.

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About Kelly Hoppen MBE

Kelly Hoppen MBE is an interior designer and an investor on BBC Two’s hot entrepreneur show ‘The Dragon’s Den’. She is the recipient of copious design awards and was made an MBE in 2009 for her services to interior design. In December 2013, she was awarded the Natwest Everywoman Ambassador award for inspiring more young women to excel. She puts her stamp on homes, yachts and jets of private clients, as well as select commercial projects the world over, including hotels, restaurants, offices and aircraft. Some of her most recent projects include a collaboration with Pearl Motor Yachts and the design of LUX* Belle Mare hotel resort in Mauritius.

With 38 years experience at the forefront of the industry, publishers and businesses continually seek Kelly’s unparalleled expertise, allowing her to indulge her entrepreneurial instincts. Kelly launched her eight book Design Masterclass in November 2013. The Kelly Hoppen brand has partnered with a select number of licensees to offer consumers a range of home products including home accessories, furniture, lighting, fabrics, paints, wallpaper and wall art.