Sponsors

Michel Dyens & Co. is a leading independent investment banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions. With headquarters in New York and Paris, Michel Dyens & Co. has closed numerous landmark deals in luxury and upscale brands. Michel Dyens & Co. acted as exclusive financial advisor in such luxury goods deals as the ultra-premium Grey Goose vodka brand, Harry Winston, Boucheron, and many others.

For more information please visit www.micheldyens.com

Patrón Spirits International is one of the fastest-growing companies in the ultra-premium beverage alcohol industry. Patrón's portfolio of luxury spirits - Patrón tequila, Ultimat vodka, and Pyrat rum - are available in 120 countries across the globe, and sold at duty free outlets in major world airports. The company's flagship brand, Patrón tequila, is an ultra-premium luxury white spirit that's delicious on the rocks, and mixes flawlessly into most any cocktail. From the highest-quality Weber Blue agave plants grown in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, to the centuries-old distillation process, to the signed, handcrafted glass bottles, Patrón is produced with unparalleled attention to sophistication and detail. Tequilas in the Patrón portfolio consist of Gran Patrón Burdeos, Gran Patrón Platinum, Patrón Silver, Patrón Reposado, and Patrón Añejo. The company also produces Patrón XO Cafe (coffee liqueur), and Patrón Citrónge (extra fine orange liqueur), as well as Pyrat Caribbean rums, and Ultimat vodka from Poland.

For more information, please visit www.patronspirits.com

American Express is a global service company, providing customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. In addition to being the world's largest issuer of charge and credit cards as measured by purchase volume, American Express business includes business travel, prepaid products, corporate cards and merchant services.

American Express Global Merchant Services provides acquiring, processing, marketing, operations and analytic services to millions of merchants around the globe. The Company is well-positioned to create and deliver value to merchants because of its unique business model. As the choice of higher spending cardmembers, the Company maintains direct relationships with merchants who want to build business among these customers. 

American Express' participation across the payments landscape provides detailed transaction information and customer expertise which, in turn, enable deep and broad relationships and partnerships. For example, American Express Business Insights provides in-depth, actionable insights into consumer and business spending at the business, industry and geographic levels, leveraging proprietary transaction data from the American Express network of approximately 90 million cards in force across more than 125 markets. 

Founded in 1850, American Express has a long history of building an inclusive environment that leverages the talent and perspectives of its 58,000 employees worldwide to develop relevant products and services to reach diverse customer segments in support of its vision of becoming one of the world's most admired companies.

For more information please visit http://about.americanexpress.com

Swiss Development Group SA was founded in 2007 to create and develop high-luxury, landmark real estate projects, including five-star hotels and luxury private residences in Switzerland and around the world. The company was created to redefine the scope and depth of luxury living by going beyond property to create the ultimate lifestyle options for our clients.

For more information please visit www.sdg.ch/

Pictet Asset Management (PAM) is the institutional asset management arm of Pictet & Cie, one of the leading independent asset managers in Europe. Founded in 1805, Pictet & Cie is fully owned by eight partners.
PAM currently manages over USD125 billion of institutional assets, sourced from clients worldwide. These clients include pension funds, mutual funds, financial institutions and family offices. 

For more information please visit www.pictet.com

Since the arrival of Jean-Claude Biver as CEO in 2004, Swiss luxury watchmaker, Hublot have appeared on the front pages of newspapers throughout the World. Turnover multiplied by 5 in the three years prior to its acquisition by LVMH Group in 2008. A new manufacturing premises, partnerships with the FIFA World Cup, Formula One and the World Ski Championships have contributed to the continued growth of this brand.

For further information please visit www.hublot.com

McArthurGlen is more than a company.

As Europe's leading owner, developer and manager of designer outlets, McArthurGlen gives you more. With over 500,000 square metres of retail space, we serve nearly 75 million shoppers every year. It's our insight, knowledge and adaptable thinking that makes us the first choice for the world's leading brands including some of the best known luxury names.

We don't just create designer outlets, we create opportunities for everyone and strive to deliver more for our brands and our customers.

For more information, please visit www.mcarthurglen.com

WISeKey, the global eSecurity leader, is now also leading the process for protecting luxury brands.  Using their non-intrusive digital identification technology for proving the authenticity of luxury objects, WISeKey helps brands protect themselves against counterfeiting, as well as providing gray market control and online sales monitoring.

For more information please visit www.wisekey.com

KPMG is a global network of member firms delivering audit, tax and advisory services through our 140,000 professionals in 146 countries. With an established Luxury Goods Practice comprising professionals dedicated to this highly specialised sector, KPMG firms have the knowledge, insights, skills and resources to help your business.

For more information please visit www.kpmg.com

As location advisor for luxury retailers and consultancy for owners of real estate properties Location Luxury is familiar with all luxury retail locations worldwide. Our market knowledge enables us to advise owners in the selection of the best suitable tenants and luxury retailers in finding the best boutiques in prime locations. And we can't wait to show you our expertise.

For more information please visit www.locationluxury.com

lebua hotels & resorts specialises in creating new concepts in luxury hospitality: hotels, resorts and restaurants.
It manages the Dome and lebua at State Tower - in Bangkok, Thailand - and Lake Okareka Lodge, in Rotorua, New Zealand. The Dome houses some of the best fine dining venues in the world including Sirocco - the highest al fresco restaurant in the world, Mezzaluna, Breeze and Distil. The hotel's flagship property is the 358 suite luxurious lebua at State Tower in Bangkok with the even more lavish Tower Club situated higher up. The exclusive lodge at Rotorua, New Zealand provides a luxurious stay amidst unspoiled environs with a plethora of activities.

For more information please visit: www.lebua.com