Rachel Conlan – SVP, Managing Director, LuxHub USA (part of Havas Media Group)

Rachel has responsibility for driving the strategic and commercial operations of Havas Luxhub, a consultancy that helps guide luxury, fashion and lifestyle companies on their road to becoming modern brands. Their clients include LVMH, Sotheby’s and Kit and Ace to name but a few.

A creative, resourceful and fast acting marketer and business development executive, Rachel spent four years on the global team driving Havas Creative Group’s growth and new business momentum. She was also part of the leadership team that drove the 2012 rebrand Euro RSCG Worldwide to Havas Worldwide globally. Previously as the Marketing and Sales Manager at Southern Wine & Spirits of New York, Rachel developed initiatives and activation programs across the luxury and premium brand portfolios for clients.

Rachel began her career at Havas London where she worked in new business and on the development and implementation?of communication strategies across a variety of global and ?local brands including News International, Uniqlo and British Midlands Airlines. A Business graduate of Trinity College Dublin, she is based in New York.

Lauren Newton – Talent Recruiter, Refinery29

Lauren is currently a Talent Recruiter at one of the fastest growing digital media companies in the world, Refinery29. She supports all corporate departments, as well as the Creative, Marketing and Editorial teams. Prior to joining the R29 team, Lauren worked as a Creative Recruiter for a boutique staffing agency in the city. Lauren’s passions include cultivating diverse & inclusive environments in the workplace, professional monitorship for junior professionals, and watching too many Animal videos on the internet that make her cry. 🙂