Speakers

Neil Parker is a Senior International branded lifestyle Executive and Managing Director with a proven record of transforming brands, markets and commercial performance. Having lived in seven international cities (including Shanghai) and led businesses and teams across 64 countries, he brings deep expertise spanning Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and the Americas.

His career includes leadership roles with Barbour, GANT, Crocs, Levi’s and Tommy Hilfiger, alongside experience within major Middle East multi-brand franchise groups. He currently leads Barbour’s global partner business, with responsibility for international strategy, revenue, profitability, brand development and partner performance.

Neil is recognized for combining strategic vision with decisive commercial execution—consistently delivering against revenue, margin and EBIT objectives while elevating brands, developing high-performing teams and building sustainable new growth platforms. His experience covers market entry, business transformation, omni channel marketing ande commerce, retail, wholesale, distribution, product strategy and consumer engagement.

Described as a leader who “looks over the horizon,” Neil also sits on the board of 2 other companies as a Non-Executive Director.