Nicola Piercy

CO-FOUNDER STRIPE & STARE

Nicola Piercy is the Co-Founder of Stripe & Stare, a pioneering British brand renowned for making the world's most comfortable and sustainably sourced knickers. As a B Corp certified company, Stripe & Stare is a testament to the ethos of 'by Women for Women,' championing ethical and sustainable practices in the fashion industry.

Nicola is dedicated to empowering women in business and does this through active mentoring roles and engagement in many female entrepreneur communities. Her passion for fostering female leadership and entrepreneurship is a driving force behind her commitment to making a tangible impact.

Genevieve Sweeney

FOUNDER GENEVIEVE SWEENEY

Genevieve Sweeney is the founder of her eponymous British knitwear brand, celebrated for its modern design, sustainable practices and dedication to heritage craft.

Since launching in 2015, she has championed local manufacturing, responsible design with artisanal techniques and contemporary style.

This year, Genevieve has launched a micro factory in Green Tye, Hertfordshire, reinvigorating the UK knitwear industry.

Victoria Morbey

CO-FOUNDER BEN’S YARD

Victoria Morbey is the visionary co-founder, alongside her husband, Alastair, of Ben’s Yard, an independent retail village nestled within the beautifully landscaped Stuntney Estate near Ely, Cambridgeshire.

A mother of four, Victoria drew inspiration from the demands and joys of family life. Noticing a lack of nurturing, inclusive and beautifully designed local spaces, she and Alastair envisaged somewhere that blended practicality with a welcoming, memorable experience - “a place where even a baby who plastered the floor with spaghetti would be waved off with a smile”.

Victoria emphasises the ethos behind Ben’s Yard: supporting family businesses and championing independent retailers in a communal environment.