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- Kim_Winser abstract "Kim Winser, OBE is a businesswoman born in Helensburgh, Scotland and educated at Purbrook Grammar School, Hampshire, England. In her childhood, she was a highly talented tennis player, and considered moving to America to pursue the sport before switching over to business where she joined Marks & Spencer (M&S) in 1977 and became the retailer's youngest appointed divisional director and first female in the commercial field. Winser's turnarounds of Pringle of Scotland and Aquascutum were featured by the BBC in two separate programmes. In early 2009, she was brought on by 3i to advise them on its retail and consumer investments and to chair one of their portfolio's brands – Agent Provocateur. During her time with 3i she repositioned the chain as a luxury brand, led its global expansion into new markets and almost tripled the company's underlying profits. During this same period she was also an advisor to Net a Porter.During 2012 Kim Winser decided to develop her own business using a new business model, direct supply via ecommerce and no middle men allowing luxury quality, a fast reactive and responsive service at affordable prices.The eponymous online fashion venture; Winser London, is fronted by supermodel Yasmin Le Bon. The first collection; 'simply designed, beautifully cut and excellent quality.' was launched on Friday 15 February 2013. Kim Winser has since opened a concession pop up at Harvey Nichols in the Knightsbridge flagship shop of the upmarket department store chain. The latest collection is also be available to buy online from Harvey Nichols' newly re-launched e-commerce site.Winser London has since opened boutique stores in Gerrards Cross and Marlow, with the collection also being available at Rossiters in Bath, Flats in California and in six branches of John Lewis.Recognised as one of the UK's most internationally renowned business women, Kim was awarded an honorary doctorate by Heriot Watt University in 2002.In 2013, Kim was awarded an 'Inspirational Achievement' award. The winners were announced and presented their awards at Cadogan Hall on 2 October 2013.In addition, Kim Winser selectively serves as a special advisor to a number of companies, private equity and family funds.In February this year, Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Ms Winser as a trustee of the Natural History Museum.Ms Winser was awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) by the Queen in 2006 for services to the fashion industry.Kim became a contributor for Forbes in 2013. Recent articles include 'Why Do Luxury Brands Need High Profile Creative Directors?' and ' What Is Power in Modern Retailing.', 'Why Looking Great Is As Seductive In A Boardroom As It Is In The Bedroom', 'Why Do We Use Sex To Sell Clothes?' and 'Why Do So Many Fledgling Fashion Businesses Fail?'.".
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