British Fashion Council adds Karen Blackett to Board of Directors


The British Trend Council (BFC) has appointed Karen Blackett to its board of administrators, succeeding outgoing BFC government board member, June Sarpong.

Blackett has held senior positions at main advertising companies and has “in depth experience in authorities engagement”, having served as a Division for Worldwide Commerce enterprise ambassador for 10 Downing Avenue, as a non-executive board member for The Cupboard workplace, and because the Prime Minister’s Race Equality Enterprise Champion.

BFC Chairman, David Pemsel, mentioned: “Karen’s appointment comes at a important time for the British vogue business. She brings a longtime relationship with authorities and a powerful monitor report in shaping coverage and fostering cross sector collaboration.

“Her invaluable expertise will strengthen the BFC’s skill to advocate for the business and guarantee British vogue stays an important a part of the UK’s cultural and financial panorama.”

Blackett added: “I’m excited to hitch an excellent group and to assist nonetheless I can be certain that the contributions of the British vogue business are understood, championed and cherished. It’s a sector we needs to be extraordinarily happy with and one the place we proceed to pioneer.”

As a part of the BFC government board, Blackett will additional the organisation’s mission of championing British vogue by pioneering its programmes that “unlock and elevate inventive expertise”.