The British Style Council (BFC) has introduced the appointment of Laura Weir as its new chief government officer (CEO), efficient April 28, 2025. Laura Weir succeeds the outgoing CEO, Caroline Rush CBE, who has led the enterprise over the previous 15 years and introduced her meant exit final yr. Rush will exit the enterprise June 2025, closing the 2024-25 monetary yr and giving ample time for handover.
Recognised as a pacesetter within the world style business, Laura Weir brings a data of British designers, government board degree expertise in retail and editorial business management.
Laura Weir has been appointed CEO of the BFC, efficient April 28, 2025, succeeding Caroline Rush.
With in depth expertise in style, retail, and editorial management, Weir goals to drive optimistic transformation for British style, supporting rising and established designers.
She’s going to concentrate on development, innovation, world presence, sustainability, and inclusivity.
“We are delighted to announce the appointment of Laura Weir as the incoming CEO of the BFC. Laura has worked alongside established and emerging designers, creative talent, industry leaders and press throughout her career over the past two decades. Her experience gives her an understanding of the complexities of the fashion industry ecosystem, and the strategic foresight to be able to lead positive transformation and initiatives to drive the next chapter of the BFC both domestically and globally, supported by a brilliant team,” David Pemsel, BFC chair, stated.
“I am honoured to lead the BFC’s next chapter at an exciting and pivotal time for the British fashion industry. I look forward to working with the BFC team to champion culture and creativity to catalyse growth for British fashion, both domestically and globally. I will focus on support for emerging and established designers and strengthening our pipeline of British creative talent. The BFC will continue to deliver an enhanced international industry presence, and I look forward to forging partnerships with industry and government to future-proof the sector and its significant contribution to the British economy, while addressing critical challenges such as environmental responsibility, and prioritising representation and inclusion. It is a privilege to champion the diversity and ingenuity that defines British fashion, and to lead a mission which will inspire generations to come,” Weir stated.
In her new position, Laura will oversee the BFC, working with designers, business companions and authorities our bodies to additional the organisation’s mission of championing British Style by pioneering its world class programmes that unlock and elevate artistic expertise. The not-for-profit is concentrated on; accountable development by its engaged group that advocates for creativity and collectively helps the business to develop and construct alternatives for expertise; innovation by the Institute of optimistic style and making ready companies for optimistic change; and world amplification by London Style Week.
