Global Prudence

Written By leon bailey

Wednesday 9th September 2026. 1.30pm - 5.00pm. London Bridge, London.

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International revenue through measured commercial decisions.

  • Profitable marketplace opportunities

  • How investors evaluate global growth

  • Lessons from real expansion cases

SPEAKERS

Our speakers bring experience from working with and investing in brands including Tala, Oh Polly, Vieve, Vyrao, J.Lindeberg and Clarks.

  • Nick Blinde, Fashion Lead, ChannelEngine

  • Hugo Adams, Investor, Pembroke VCT

  • Gillian White, Partner, Howard Kennedy

  • Hayley Howes, Sales Director, Starlinks Global

  • Gabriel Guillaud, Partner, International Management Solutions

TALKS

An investor's view on global expansion

See international expansion through an investor's lens. Learn from the patterns, pivots and outcomes observed across a portfolio of consumer brands and the wider market. Understand how investors assess growth strategies and profitability, and the role they play in investment decisions.

Pembroke VCT is an investment firm that has backed brands including Tala, Vieve, Plenish (exited) and ME&EM (exited).

Hugo Adams, Investor, Pembroke VCT



Identifying marketplaces that deliver profitable growth

A commercial overview of global marketplaces with the greatest potential for clothing, cosmetics and supplements brands. Learn how to identify the most profitable opportunities, understand different marketplace business models, and navigate fees and commission negotiations.

ChannelEngine enables brands to sell inventory across more than 1,300 channels worldwide. Clients include Clarks, J.Lindeberg and Brabantia.

Nick Blinde, Fashion Lead, ChannelEngine



ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

Global growth: what worked, what didn't

An open discussion, chaired by Leon, for founders and operators to share what's worked and what hasn't when expanding internationally. Hear how others have approached balancing domestic and international growth, investing in marketplaces, and building relationships with distributors and retailers, as well as the trade-offs and risks behind those decisions.

Leon Bailey-Green, Upper Clash


SPONSOR INSIGHTS

Issues that put international growth at risk and how they were solved

Our sponsors will share anonymised case studies of legal, operational and tax challenges faced by consumer brands growing internationally, and the specialist expertise used to resolve them.

Speak to our sponsors on the day to discuss legal protection for your brand in global markets, ensuring your US operations are tax compliant, and providing customers with a premium international parcel delivery experience.

Gillian White, Partner, Howard Kennedy

Hayley Howes, Sales Director, Starlinks Global

Gabriel Guillaud, Partner, International Management Solutions

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