SPEAKER PROFILES
Romiluyi ‘Romy Romes’ Benjamin Abiodun Founder - Vfour London
Romy founded Vfour London, a streetwear brand celebrating art and culture, in 2017. He is a passionate and driven entrepreneur, regularly running pop-up shops and activations, in tandem with growing the brand online.
Alex Schlagman Founding Partner - Save The High Street
Alex is CEO of PocketHighStreet and a founding partner of SaveTheHighStreet.org. SaveTheHighStreet.org is a coordinated industry-wide initiative supporting and empowering local businesses nationwide. The movement is powered by 1000s of shopkeepers, industry leaders and high street supporters. Alex is a serial entrepreneur focused on levelling the playing field for local retailers with technology. Alex previously founded a digital agency for small businesses and a local commerce marketplace for student communities.
Ben Hammond Growth & Performance Manager - Toolbox Marketing
Ben has over 10 years marketing experience, with 6 years in the retail real estate space. Toolbox Marketing have been established for over 24 years, and are a leading agency that use strategic marketing and vibrant placemaking to shape tomorrow’s places.
Paul Clifford Director - Flourish
Founder and Director of Flourish, Paul has over 20 years retail and property management experience and has worked with some of the UK’s largest retailers, in addition to managing shopping centres. Flourish are a leading commercialisation provider, who intelligently fill spaces to create thriving, sustainable places.