Speakers

Sarah Ward is one of the UK gift and home industry’s most respected champions, best known for her impactful tenure as chief executive of The Giftware Association, where she tirelessly supported independent retailers, brands and suppliers. Having started her career on the shopfloor and worked her way up to senior leadership, she brings a rare combination of real-world retail experience and strategic vision to everything she does.​

Now co-founder of The Gift & Lifestyle Consortium, Sarah is focused on driving collaboration, innovation and practical support across the wider gift and lifestyle community. At the January Furniture Show, she will share honest, actionable insight on launching and scaling brands, navigating trade shows and building sustainable growth, leaving audiences motivated, informed and ready to take their next steps.