International Manufacturers & Distributors Forum

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IMF 2024 Speakers

The International Manufacturers and Distributors Forum is returning to ExCeL London, taking place at Professional Beauty London on 2-3 March 2025.

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IMF LONDON 2024 SPEAKERS


At IMF London you will experience a high calibre of industry speakers covering topics such as executing a multi-channel strategy, developing brand-distributor relationships, launching into new markets and much more. Register your interest for 2025 below to be the first to know when the speaker line-up is announced.

 

IMF London Programme

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IMF London 2024 Programme

Industry leaders from across the hair and beauty industry will be discussing the challenges and solutions facing brand owners, manufacturers and distributors. The International Manufacturers and Distributors Forum is returning to ExCeL London, taking place at Professional Beauty London on 3-4 March 2024. The IMF is a unique global gathering that brings together like-minded individuals willing to discuss similar challenges that businesses are facing in today’s market.

Register your interest below to be the first to hear all speaker line-up and programme announcements for 2025.

3rd March, 2024

  • Brand Stories: Overcoming setback and failures to achieving success

    David Lieber

    ,

    Farah Naz

    ,

    Noella Gabriel

    Brand Stories: Overcoming setback and failures to achieving success


    Brand Stories: Overcoming setback and failures to achieving success

    David Lieber

    Founder and Managing Director

    Brand Stories: Overcoming setback and failures to achieving success

    Farah Naz

    Brand Stories: Overcoming setback and failures to achieving success

    Noella Gabriel


    10:30 3rd March, 2024

  • Producing Your Own Brand: Strategies to master formulation, packaging and production

    Chris Dodge

    ,

    Chris Taylor

    ,

    Daniel Campbell

    ,

    Gianmarco Alfonso

    Producing Your Own Brand: Strategies to master formulation, packaging and production


    Producing Your Own Brand: Strategies to master formulation, packaging and  production

    Chris Dodge

    CEO Beauty Bridge Labs

    Producing Your Own Brand: Strategies to master formulation, packaging and  production

    Chris Taylor

    Producing Your Own Brand: Strategies to master formulation, packaging and  production

    Daniel Campbell

    Producing Your Own Brand: Strategies to master formulation, packaging and  production

    Gianmarco Alfonso

    Founder Rhea Cosmetics (Italy)


    11:15 3rd March, 2024

  • The Price is Right: Pricing your products for success, not long-term failure

    Corinne Barbereau

    ,

    Mark Woolley

    ,

    Pierre-Louis Delapalme

    The Price is Right: Pricing your products for success, not long-term failure


    The Price is Right: Pricing your products for success, not long-term failure

    Corinne Barbereau

    Founder MBW Expertise

    The Price is Right: Pricing your products for success, not long-term failure

    Mark Woolley

    Founder Electric Hair

    The Price is Right: Pricing your products for success, not long-term failure

    Pierre-Louis Delapalme

    Co-President Biologique Recherche


    12:00 3rd March, 2024

  • NETWORKING LUNCH

    NETWORKING LUNCH



    13:00 3rd March, 2024

  • How do professional brands execute a successful a multi-channel strategy

    Duco van Keimpema

    ,

    Michael Schummert

    ,

    Rabih Madi

    How do professional brands execute a successful a multi-channel strategy


    How do professional brands execute a successful a multi-channel strategy

    Duco van Keimpema

    How do professional brands execute a successful a multi-channel strategy

    Michael Schummert

    Founder M4 Trinity

    How do professional brands execute a successful a multi-channel strategy

    Rabih Madi


    15:00 3rd March, 2024

  • Finding and developing a great brand-distributor relationship in today’s environment

    Ankit Virmani

    ,

    Claire Breheny

    ,

    Colleen Martorano

    ,

    Josko Deletis

    Finding and developing a great brand-distributor relationship in today’s environment


    Finding and developing a great brand-distributor relationship in today’s  environment

    Ankit Virmani

    Finding and developing a great brand-distributor relationship in today’s  environment

    Claire Breheny

    Finding and developing a great brand-distributor relationship in today’s  environment

    Colleen Martorano

    Finding and developing a great brand-distributor relationship in today’s  environment

    Josko Deletis

    Business Director (Middle West, Africa & South Asia) Asclepion Laser Technologies


    15:45 3rd March, 2024

4th March, 2024

  • Wholesalers: Where do they fit in your channel partner strategy?

    Katie Steeden

    ,

    Minna Laakkonen

    ,

    Paul Bulman

    Wholesalers: Where do they fit in your channel partner strategy?


    Wholesalers: Where do they fit in your channel partner strategy?

    Katie Steeden

    Wholesalers: Where do they fit in your channel partner strategy?

    Minna Laakkonen

    Managing Director Norris Cosmetics

    Wholesalers: Where do they fit in your channel partner strategy?

    Paul Bulman


    10:30 4th March, 2024

  • Launching Into New Markets: “I want to be a global brand! Get me out of here”

    Edouard FalguiĂšres

    ,

    Fernando Duarte

    ,

    Paul Bulman

    ,

    Raul Chavez

    Launching Into New Markets: “I want to be a global brand! Get me out of here”


    Launching Into New Markets: “I want to be a global brand! Get me out of here”

    Edouard FalguiĂšres

    International Franchise Director Guinot Mary Cohr

    Launching Into New Markets: “I want to be a global brand! Get me out of here”

    Fernando Duarte

    Launching Into New Markets: “I want to be a global brand! Get me out of here”

    Paul Bulman

    Launching Into New Markets: “I want to be a global brand! Get me out of here”

    Raul Chavez


    11:15 4th March, 2024

  • Customer Centricity: How brands and distributors can excel at delivering excellent customer service to their spa and salon customers

    Becky Lumsden

    ,

    Estella Benz

    ,

    Karen Thompson

    ,

    Samir Hariharan

    Customer Centricity: How brands and distributors can excel at delivering excellent customer service to their spa and salon customers


    Customer Centricity: How brands and distributors can excel at delivering  excellent customer service to their spa and salon customers

    Becky Lumsden

    CEO PURE Spa & Beauty

    Customer Centricity: How brands and distributors can excel at delivering  excellent customer service to their spa and salon customers

    Estella Benz

    Customer Centricity: How brands and distributors can excel at delivering  excellent customer service to their spa and salon customers

    Karen Thompson

    Karen Thompson is managing director of salon group Beauty Secrets, which operates five salons across the South East. She took over the business from her mother and has navigated it through significant growth over the last 25 years, growing it into a successful multi-site business.

    Customer Centricity: How brands and distributors can excel at delivering  excellent customer service to their spa and salon customers

    Samir Hariharan


    12:00 4th March, 2024

  • NETWORKING LUNCH

    NETWORKING LUNCH



    12:45 4th March, 2024

  • Education: The role of brands in skilling up the community

    Debbie Merdjan

    ,

    Fabienne Lindholm

    ,

    Lydia Sarfati

    ,

    Rupert Schmid

    Education: The role of brands in skilling up the community


    Education: The role of brands in skilling up the community

    Debbie Merdjan

    Debbie Merdjan has over 30 years of business experience encompassing Health and Skincare Training Centres, Product Distribution, Spa consultancy and Spa Franchise operations. Merdjan is a multi-award winner of industry awards, most recently including; Tripadvisor Travellers Choice 2020, 2021 and 2022, CorporateLiveWire Global Awards Winner 2023 Spa & Wellness Brand of the Year, Best Spa Brand Global 2023 Haute Grandeur Spa Awards. Debbie is passionate about business, developing entrepreneurs and consulting by sharing best business practices and operational success. With a goal to expand into new markets, she is currently based in the UK heading up Thalgo, Perron Rigot and International Spa Consultancy. Debbie is also an active member of the WPO (Women’s President Organization) and task force member of the Global Wellness Institute’s Consulting Best Practices Initiative.

    Education: The role of brands in skilling up the community

    Fabienne Lindholm

    Founder Fabienne Lindholm Consultancy

    Education: The role of brands in skilling up the community

    Lydia Sarfati

    CEO & Founder RepĂȘchage

    Education: The role of brands in skilling up the community

    Rupert Schmid

    Co-President Biologique Recherche


    14:45 4th March, 2024

  • Practical Sustainability: How do brands and distributors adopt the sustainability path and achieve commercial viability?

    Beatrice von Thurn und Taxis

    ,

    Laura Rudoe

    ,

    Oriele Frank

    ,

    Pauline Prescott

    ,

    Stevi Lowmass

    Practical Sustainability: How do brands and distributors adopt the sustainability path and achieve commercial viability?


    Practical Sustainability: How do brands and distributors adopt the sustainability  path and achieve commercial viability?

    Beatrice von Thurn und Taxis

    International Sales Director Team Dr Joseph

    Practical Sustainability: How do brands and distributors adopt the sustainability  path and achieve commercial viability?

    Laura Rudoe

    Practical Sustainability: How do brands and distributors adopt the sustainability  path and achieve commercial viability?

    Oriele Frank

    Co-Founder & Chief Product and Sustainability Officer Elemis

    Practical Sustainability: How do brands and distributors adopt the sustainability  path and achieve commercial viability?

    Pauline Prescott

    Founder Formulae Prescott

    Practical Sustainability: How do brands and distributors adopt the sustainability  path and achieve commercial viability?

    Stevi Lowmass

    Founder The Camel Soap Factory


    15:45 4th March, 2024

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