FT Business of Luxury
7-9 June 2015 | Monte Carlo #FTLuxury
 

IN ASSOCIATION WITH:

Michel Dyens Michel Dyens & Co.  is a leading independent investment banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions. With headquarters in New York and Paris, Michel Dyens & Co. has closed numerous landmark deals in luxury and upscale brands. Michel Dyens & Co. acted as exclusive financial advisor in such luxury goods deals as the ultra-premium Grey Goose vodka brand, Hublot, Harry Winston, Boucheron and many others.

For more information please visit www.micheldyens.com

DIAMOND SPONSOR:



Move now commercial brokers deliver custom made transaction services for luxury retail real estate on three continents.

Wir realisieren selbst für komplexeste Anforderungen bei Transaktionen von Miet- und Kaufverträgen in Retail-Luxuslagen passgenaue Ergebnisse auf drei Kontinenten.

Nous proposons un service personnalisé pour les transactions immobilières commerciales de luxe sur trois continents.

Forniamo servizi personalizzati per transazioni immobiliari per il luxury retail in tre continenti.

Мы предоставляем персональные услуги по сделкам с элитной недвижимостью на трех континентах.

For more information please visit www.movenow.com

PLATINUM SPONSOR:

Maserati was founded in Bologna by Alfieri Maserati on 1 December 1914 and established as a mechanical workshop named ‘Officine Alfieri Maserati’. In 1926 Maserati was transformed into a company designing, building and selling its own vehicles. The Maserati brothers adopted the symbol of the Trident, inspired by the famous statue of Neptune in Bologna. At the end of the 1930s, Maserati moved to Modena to the current site in Viale Ciro Menotti. Maserati has been part of the Fiat Group – now FCA – since 2005 and is a prestigious brand in the sector of sports and luxury saloon cars. It can be found in more than 70 countries, where it continues to bear witness to Italian sophistication, elegance and style around the world. Today the Modena factory and the Avv. Giovanni Agnelli Plant, in Grugliasco, are able to guarantee the highest technical and quality standards. Maserati celebrated the start of 2013 with the presentation of the sixth generation Quattroporte and with the Ghibli, the new top of the range saloon which marks Maserati’s entrance into the E segment of the market. The sporty Ghibli saloon and flagship Quattroporte, feature V6 and V8 Twin-Turbo engines with power outputs ranging from 330-530hp: there is also a Q4 all-wheel drive version as well as the recently introduced V6 Turbo Diesel with 275hp. The range is completed by the GranTurismo coupe and the “open” GranCabrio version; equipped with aspirated V8 engines with 405-460hp they are able to offer the comfort typical of Maserati GT cars, designed to accompany passengers on pleasant journeys at a fast pace and in a comfortable and elegant way. 2014 was a very special year for Maserati as the company celebrated its centennial and, with 36,500 units delivered, a record number of vehicles sold.

GOLD SPONSOR:

Thor Equities Thor Equities is a global leader in urban real estate development, leasing and management of commercial, residential, retail, hotel and mixed-use assets. Founded in 1986 by President & CEO Joseph J. Sitt, Thor Equities owns prime property in the United States, Europe, Canada and Latin America, with a $15 billion portfolio totaling more than 20 million square feet. The company specializes in identifying and maximizing the value of its holdings, and generating strong returns for investors.

Notable Thor Equities properties include 680 Madison Avenue, with two levels and 200 feet of frontage on Madison Avenue between 61st and 62nd Streets, ideally located between Hermes and Barney’s New York on one of the most desired blocks in Manhattan, as well as London’s historic Burlington Arcade, 65 Avenue Des Champs-Elysees and 51-53 Boulevard Haussmann in Paris, and 777 Saint Catherine Street in Montreal.

Thor Equities is also affiliated with Thor Retail Advisors, a premier leasing agent for marquee properties worldwide; Thor Urbana Mexico, which acquires and develops retail, office and mixed-use properties throughout Mexico; and Town Residential, a leading Manhattan services firm specializing in luxury residential sales and leasing. For more information on Thor Equities, please visit www.thorequities.com

SILVER SPONSORS:

Deloitte Deloitte’s Consumer Business professionals work with many of the world’s most recognized fashion and luxury brands – bringing deep industry experience to their audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management, tax and related services. Drawing on the strength of Deloitte member firms in more than 150 countries, they deliver the insights these companies need to address their most complex business challenges. www.deloitte.com/consumerbusiness


Fincantieri Yachts focuses on engineering and producing high-tech premium luxury yachts with size above 70 meters.

The recent deliveries of mega-yachts Serene (134 meters) and Ocean Victory (140 meters) and a portfolio of more than thirty exclusive projects place Fincantieri Yachts as a reference player of the top-of-the-range luxury yachts market.

Fincantieri Yachts is part of Fincantieri Group, one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups, listed at the Milan Stock Exchange. It is world leader in cruise ship construction and a reference player in other sectors, from naval vessels to offshore vessels.

BRONZE SPONSOR:

McArthurGlen Group is Europe’s leading owner, developer and manager of designer outlets. The Group, which has 21 centres across 9 countries, introduced the concept of designer outlet retailing to Europe in 1995. McArthurGlen showcases a mix of iconic luxury labels and international designers, carefully curated for the discerning shopper and the international traveller. The next McArthurGlen Designer Outlet is due to open in Vancouver in July 2015, with more coming soon. Take the journey with us.

SUPPORTING SPONSORS:

45 years of tradition, quality, design have made Almax an international leader in the production of mannequins. Our success is achieved by being the ultimate partner for both high-end fashion clients and fashion retailers. Our craftsmanship, quality of materials andsolving clients needs are some of our strengths that make us unique.


Wealth-X is the global authority on wealth intelligence, providing sales, marketing, strategy and compliance solutions to clients in the financial services, luxury, not-for-profit and education sectors. Our members identify, develop and enhance relationships with high net worth and ultra-affluent individuals as a direct result of working with Wealth-X. Our award-winning research and thought leadership are regularly cited by the world’s media such as CNBC, Financial Times, Thomson Reuters and BBC. Following the acquisition of London-based Ledbury Research in February 2015, Wealth-X now has more than 250 staff in 13 locations, including Singapore, Hong Kong and New York.


Martens & Heads is a boutique executive search firm designed to fulfill the global needs of image-driven brands in the fashion, luxury, retail, e-tail, and beauty industries. With half of our business conducted outside of the US, our worldwide network gives us access to the brightest talent available in today’s market. For further information, please visit www.maxinemartens.com


At Fahrenheit 212, innovation is a strategic driver of growth. We are a global innovation firm designed to deliver outcomes. We develop innovation strategies and solutions that create sustainable and profitable growth. With 10 years of experience helping clients address critical challenges, our innovations have generated over US $3bn revenue.



A leading independent 360° communication agency for international luxury brands, based in Munich with an office in New York, specialises in media, PR and digital strategy for premium beauty, fashion, lifestyle and sport brands. We create strategies and solutions that evoke desire and emotion: opinion leaders become passionate fans...

WHITE MAKES YOUR BRAND SHINE.

...MEDIA AGENCY: we focus on high-end print, out-of-home, TV and cinema, bringing your target group to your brand!

...PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCY: we have longstanding relationships with top media partners worldwide. We are always informed about trends/news within the international luxury sector.

...DIGITAL SERVICES: we have competence in classic display campaigns, e-mail marketing, CRM, social networks, mobile, SEO/SEM and offer expertise on all facets of digital marketing.

...DIGITAL LUXURY STUDY RESEARCH: Who are your luxury consumers? What are their purchasing motives? What are their values and lifestyles? We offer you the unique opportunity to get a deeper understanding of the behaviour of potential consumers in the sensitive luxury market and make sure your messages are targeted correctly.

...EVENT EXPERT: Our experienced team know all the ins and outs of organising successful events, giving customers unique and memorable experiences with your brand.

WELCOME DRINKS RECEPTION SPONSOR:


MONACO, an Exceptional Destination
The Principality of Monaco, situated in the extreme south-east of France, extends over a territory of 2 km2(0.77 square miles) by the Mediterranean Sea, at the foot of the southern Alps. Its particularly mild climate and more than 300 days of sunshine each year make it a naturally welcoming country. The Principality of Monaco is synonymous with stylish living and a warm welcome and is committed to a policy of excellence in the hotel trade and congresses. Monaco is ideally placed to offer a high quality welcome with regard to both -individual tourism and international business tourism, and has a hotel infrastructure that covers a wide range of services,which are adapted to suit various needs

EXHIBITOR:


Marchi Mobile is an innovative automotive brand. They introduce a new era of luxurious and environmentally friendly mobility by combining outstanding design and functionality with unique features into one masterstroke of German craftsmanship. The product range comprises mobile flagship stores, mobile homes, VIP shuttles and design tractors.

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FT Live Financial Times Live, the global conferences and events arm of the Financial Times, gathers pre-eminent public and private sector decision-makers, visionaries and strategists from the world’s most important economies and industries for a wide range of interactive, agenda-setting programmes that combine the power of on-site discussion and networking with the flexibility of live-streamed and on-demand broadcasting.

Chaired by senior journalists from the Financial Times and its group publications, the summits, conferences, awards and strategic forums organised by FT Live provide audiences with the opportunity to listen to and interact with speakers of the highest calibre in lively and stimulating debates that cover the key issues of our time.

The Financial Times provides essential news, comment, data and analysis for the global business community. It has a combined print and online average daily readership of 2.1 million people worldwide and a combined paid print and digital circulation of almost 629,000 (Deloitte assured, Q3 2013). FT education products now serve 34 of the world’s top 50 business schools.

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