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Fi Yates is an International multiple award winning Female Entrepreneur of the Year and voted 100 Woman of Influence. A change agent and innovator in business, known as "The CEO's Secret Weapon". She has run multiple businesses over 30 years as a self-starter and self-made female business owner. She recently won 2 International Awards for her work in public realm heritage & story telling permanent urban entertainment installations. 

As a passionate collector of art, Steven has since 1998 been promoting artists and their artwork and hosting private and public art events. Steven’s view is that ‘’art is a necessity not a luxury’’ and is a powerful social tool that enhances everyone’s life and wellbeing. For a number of years has been actively involved in a number of public and private art initiatives & projects as well as owning two galleries located in London and Newcastle.

Vernard is CEO of LuvnGrace Events & Productions and is one of Canada’s most diverse and cutting edge event planning and production companies specializing in fashion, art, photography and music. LuvnGrace started out in 2007 by Vernard Goud with the purpose of making events and nightlife less one dimensional and more interesting by blending the avant-garde with highbrow culture and mixing demographics from all walks of life. LuvnGrace has organized everything from book signings, VIP events and 80 photoshoots for Pamela Anderson, Art Exhibits at Art Basel Miami, the Official Lady GaGa After parties with Interscope Records, Bowie-Glam Balls to shoots for legendary fashionphotographer Ellen Von Unwerth. He has also produced numerous shoots and events for longtime friends world renowned fashionphotographers Raphael Mazzucco & Antoine Verglas , supermodels Elle MacPherson,  Heidi Klum, Alessandra Ambrosio, Heather Stewart Whyte and Susan Holmes McKagan.

Heather Stewart-Whyte is a celebrated British supermodel whose elegance and versatility made her a global icon of the 1990s. She fronted campaigns for Dior, Gucci, YSL, and Tiffany, graced the covers of Vogue, Elle, and Harper’s Bazaar, and walked for virtually every major fashion house.

Now serving as Lead Talent Bank Advisor at NUE, Heather brings her unparalleled industry insight to shape storytelling and placemaking strategies that resonate with today’s female consumers. Her role focuses on bridging aspirational fashion and empowerment with real-world impact—aligning NUE’s cultural vision with identity, representation, and safety. She is particularly committed to advancing inclusive design and policies that support women and girls’ safety across our streets and public spaces.

Daniel Billingham is a British-born investment advisor and strategic connector, serving as Private Funders Lead at NUE. With deep expertise in arts, media, film, and sport, Daniel operates at the intersection of culture and capital. He is a senior advisor with The Quartet Family Office and founder of The Grove Gallery in Spain—a creative hub that bridges high-net-worth investors with emerging talent and cultural innovation.

Renowned for his global reach and legendary network, Daniel brings a unique blend of financial acumen, cultural fluency, and influential relationships across sport, music, and the arts. His ability to mobilise private capital with purpose makes him a key figure in advancing NUE’s mission. A passionate advocate for change in the UK, Daniel champions initiatives that empower communities, elevate creative industries, and deliver real social impact.

Eric Feigenbaum is a recognised International leader in store design and visual merchandising. He served as Corporate Director of Visual Merchandising for Stern’s Department Store. In design, he was the Director of Visual Merchandising for WalkerGroup/CNI, an architectural design firm in New York, and he is currently president of Embrace Design, a retail design consultancy. He serves as the New York Editor of VMSD (Visual Merchandising and Store Design) magazine. Feigenbaum is an author and has lectured worldwide with presentations in Brazil, Hong Kong, Italy, Germany and many places in-between. In 2012, he was awarded the industry’s highest honor, the coveted Markopoulos Award.

Public Affairs & Communications Expert | Creative Industries’ Advocate

Helen Davies is an accomplished strategic advisor and transformational leader with over 30 years of experience across business, government, and the creative industries. With a career that spans the UK, US, APAC, and Australasia, Helen has held high-impact roles including CEO, Managing Director, and Deputy Global COO, bringing bold vision and clarity to complex challenges in both the public and private sectors.

Alongside her consulting and advisory work, Helen is the Co-Founder of Creative Powerhouse, a platform committed to elevating the creative industries through collaboration, innovation, and strategic influence. She has also led high-profile advocacy initiatives e.g., as Campaign Director for ‘Cut the Red Tape’, championing regulatory reform to unleash the full potential of the UK’s creative sector.

Whether advising on geopolitical strategy, leading multi-sector coalitions, or developing multimedia campaigns for social change, Helen brings a powerful blend of analytical acumen, empathy, and creative energy. She is a trusted voice in governance, communications, and innovation—with an unwavering commitment to making the complex simple and the simple happen.

A dual UK-Australian citizen, Helen is also a Non-Executive Director of BAMT (British Association for Music Therapy) and an active contributor to creative, civic, and political ecosystems.