Burberry

Burberry

Burberry Group plc is a British luxury fashion house, manufacturing clothing, fragrance, and fashion accessories. Its distinctive tartan pattern has become one of its most widely copied trademarks. Burberry is most famous for its iconic trench coat, which was invented by founder Thomas Burberry. The company has branded stores and franchises around the world, and also sells through concessions in third-party stores. HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Prince of Wales have granted the company Royal Warrants. The Chief Creative Officer is Christopher Bailey. The company is listed on the London...
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Founded:1856
Headquarters:London, England
Industries:Clothing

Executives at Burberry

Angela Ahrendts
Angela Ahrendts
Chief Executive Officer
Tenure:2006 - Present (6 years)

Angela is the current chief executive of British icon Burberry. She was chosen for this position in 2006. She was born in 1960 in New Palestine, Indiana. After graduating with a Bachelor of Marketing and Merchandising at Ball State University in 1981, she went straight to work in the fashion...
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Headquarters of Burberry

London
London
Founded:43
Population:7,556,900

London /ˈlʌndən/ is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its...
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Current Burberry board members

Angela Ahrendts
Angela Ahrendts
Board member since:2006

Angela is the current chief executive of British icon Burberry. She was chosen for this position in 2006. She was born in 1960 in New Palestine,...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Which year was Burberry founded?
  • A:
    The company was founded in 1856.
  • Q:
    Which market sectors does Burberry operate?
  • A:
    The company operates in Clothing and Apparel.
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