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The Positive Luxury Awards celebrate innovation, real change and higher standards across the supply chain – the brands, retailers or suppliers at the forefront of innovation taking serious, positive action. Judged by an independent panel that represents a cross-section of experts including academics, thought-leaders and industry executives, the Awards are an opportunity for organisations to be celebrated for showing what is possible, recognised for their innovation and rewarded for sustainability leadership in the luxury industry. By celebrating those raising the bar, we inspire others to meet higher standards. Meet the judging panel below.
Alenja Prifti is a sustainability expert with over 10 years of experience at global brands like Estée Lauder and McDonald’s. Her work spans climate action, circular economy, ESG, and philanthropic partnerships. She recently led Sustainability at Jo Malone London, launching a UNICEF partnership, and developed McDonald’s climate strategy for its Net Zero goals. Alenja holds an MSc in Environmental Technology from Imperial College London and a first-class BSc in Environmental Economics.
“Urgent action is needed across all industries to prevent catastrophic climate impacts, and the luxury sector has a unique opportunity to lead. Luxury brands have the power to shape consumer behaviours and can use their influence to drive industry-wide transformation. I’m excited to judge the 2025 Positive Luxury Awards, to shine a spotlight on companies embedding sustainability at their core and taking bold, meaningful action”.
Katie Gillespie
Compliance & Policy Manager | National Association of Jewellers
Katie drafts codes of practice and assists members with dispute resolution. With a deep understanding of industry standards and regulatory requirements, Katie ensures that members uphold principled practices, fostering trust and integrity within the jewellery sector. The association also plays a crucial role in building consumer confidence. Katie’s expertise and dedication make her a key figure in maintaining high standards and resolving conflicts effectively.
“I’m excited to be a judge for the Positive Luxury Awards 2025 because it’s a chance to champion sustainable innovation and recognise brands making a positive impact. It’s also an opportunity to inspire future businesses to adopt ethical practices and set new standards for the industry“.
Lisa Grainger Journalist | Times Luxx, Country & Townhouse
Lisa Grainger, an award-winning journalist with 35 years of experience, writes on topics from fashion to wildlife for global publications. As sustainability editor of Country + Town House and deputy editor of Times Luxx, she highlights those working to make the planet healthier. She is happiest, she says, “anywhere in the wild: where I can see stars, smell leaves and breathe”
“I am always on the lookout, in my journalism, for people doing good for the planet. So am delighted to be able to delve into the shortlists – and learn about the brilliant people out there, and help to bring their work to public attention”.
Matteo Capellini Sustainability & Responsibility | Bain & Company
Matteo specialises in building business cases for sustainability transformations in fashion, luxury, beauty, and retail. His focus includes ESG strategies, scope-3 decarbonisation, circular economy, and sustainable product offerings. He is the global Sustainability lead for Fashion & Luxury and ESG lead in the Italian office
“As a jury member for the Positive Luxury Awards, it is a true privilege to represent Bain & Company in honoring brands that are at the forefront of sustainable transformation. Celebrating these innovators is crucial, as their accomplishments demonstrate the power of embedding sustainability into the heart of business strategy—a commitment we share with our clients. By recognizing leaders in sustainable luxury, we aim to inspire more brands to embrace meaningful change and shape a future where luxury is redefined by its positive impact on both the planet and its people”.
Rebekah Killigrew
Editor | Interior Designer and Architecture Magazine
Rebekah Killigrew has spent the last decade writing and editing for digital and print. After several years in digital content for a fashion retailer, she transitioned to print in 2018, joining Media One, a publisher of architecture and design journals. She began as a Features Editor and was later promoted to Editor of Interior Designer and Architecture magazines. Rebekah now oversees all editorial content across digital, print, and social media, collaborating with top design brands and architects
“I am delighted to be joining the judging panel for the Positive Luxury Awards and excited to discover brands pioneering sustainability. It’s so important to keep the conversation going – for me, particularly within the interiors industry – and this is a wonderful way to do so.”
Ruth Faulkner
Managing Editor | Retail Jeweller
Ruth is an award-winning B2B editor, journalist, and communications professional with extensive experience in jewellery, watches, retail, and luxury sectors. She became editor of Retail Jeweller in 2014, strengthening the brand to include a print magazine, daily news website, the UK Jewellery Awards, the UK Jewellery Festival, and various other events and bespoke projects and reports.
“ESG requirements are no longer viewed as a “nice to have”, but are essential for any successful jewellery business. Consumers are becoming ever more aware of issues surrounding sustainability and want to shop with brands and businesses that do the right thing. It is for this reason I am delighted to be judging the Positive Luxury awards in the jewellery category”.
Stephanie Jordan
Founder of Drinking Out Loud and Co-Founder of Avallen Spirits
Stephanie Jordan is the creator and professional powerhouse behind Drinking Out Loud – the luxury wine and spirits consultancy and co-founder of Avallen Spirits, a certified B-Corp committed to becoming the world’s most planet-positive spirits brand, Stephanie is dedicated to leaving an indelible mark on the world of fine beverages.
“I’m buzzing to be a judge for the Positive Luxury Awards 2025, focusing on the drinks industry, where leading by example is crucial. While luxury may be a ‘nice to have,’ it’s essential that drinks brands set the standard for sustainability and inspire the entire industry to follow suit. The Butterfly Mark is more than a symbol – It’s a commitment to driving meaningful change, and I’m excited to help spotlight those who are truly making a difference.”
David Quass
Senior Director of Sustainability | VF Corp.
David Quass is responsible for leading the development and implementation of VF’s environmental sustainability strategy across the EMEA region and spearheading VF’s global circularity strategy. David has over 10 years of experience in the sporting goods industry, holding various roles in strategy and innovation as well as business transformation and sustainability
“I am thrilled to join the Positive Luxury Awards panel. The platform is pivotal in surfacing ingenuity as well as recognizing and inspiring innovative practices that meet the future planet’s and society’s urgent needs. Through creativity we can make a difference and creative approaches is what the awards are about. I’m looking forward to be working with my fellow judges, applicants, Positive Luxury and be changed in the process myself.”
Tom Berry
Independent Advisor & Former CSO | Innocent Drinks, FARFETCH, British Fashion Council
With over 20 years in sustainability, strategy, and innovation, Tom has a proven track record of creating business value through impactful environmental and social programs. Now an independent advisor, he works with diverse businesses, investors, and brands to integrate sustainability into core strategies. His clients include top companies across consumer goods, fashion, retail, and tech, such as Innocent Drinks, Kimberly-Clark, FARFETCH, and Atomico. Tom believes scaling sustainability requires making these programs investable
“Positive Luxury has championed a better way of doing business for many years and I’m excited to be part of their Awards which recognises the real leaders in sustainable fashion”.
Ally Head
Senior Health & Sustainability Editor | Marie Claire
Ally Head is the Senior Health and Sustainability Editor at Marie Claire UK, a Boston-qualifying runner, and nine-time marathoner with eight years of experience in editorial. She oversees health and sustainability content, site strategy, and MC UK’s Women in Sport campaign. Ally also hosts panels and presents franchises like Decoded and Wellness Wins, where she interviews top fitness figures and reviews wellness products. Before Marie Claire, she freelanced for Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Grazia, and others, and worked in-house at Women’s Health and Foodism.
“As the Senior Sustainability Editor at Marie Claire UK, I’m hugely passionate about educating readers on simple hacks to make sustainable living simple and connecting them with the brands and businesses genuinely doing good. As a four-time judge and organiser of our own Sustainability Awards, I know what makes a business truly circular and sustainable and am always keen to learn more about innovations within the industry.”
Kesah Trowell
Group Head of Sustainability & ESG | Watches of Switzerland
Kesah Trowell has over 30 years of experience working within government and private sector organisations in central roles across public relations, stakeholder engagement and corporate social responsibility. Kesah is currently Group Head of Sustainability and Environment Social Governance (ESG) for The Watches of Switzerland Group, which comprises seven prestigious brands; Watches of Switzerland, Mappin & Webb, Goldsmiths, Mayors, Betteridge and Analog:Shift. The Group also recently acquired HODINKEE, an editorial and e-commerce site for luxury watch enthusiasts.
“I am greatly honoured to join the prestigious judging panel for the Positive Luxury Jewellery Awards. The ‘Luxury Jewellery & Watch Business of the Year’ category is particularly close to my heart, so I’m delighted to help celebrate an industry steeped in craftsmanship and tradition, as it navigates an ever-changing regulatory landscape and continues to provide the finest quality pieces – further enhanced by innovations in responsible sourcing, circular design, production and packaging.”
James Schaffer
Chief Strategy Officer | Worldly
Before joining Worldly, James co-founded and led Schaffer & Combs, a global consultancy for purpose-driven organisations recognised by B Lab as “Best in the World.” He led the supply chain sustainability practice, working with major clients such as the Apparel Impact Institute, ZDHC, and Rainforest Alliance. James also founded the Apparel Alliance and helped spin out Worldly as an independent tech organisation from Cascale.
“I’m thrilled to serve as a judge for the Positive Luxury Awards because I have no doubt that the next transformational change will come from the new generation of innovators. Recognizing and honoring those who inspire us with their creativity, responsibility, and vision is a powerful way to inspire change. I can’t wait to learn about new ideas for shaping a more sustainable world!”
Jessica Morrison
Senior Associate | G.A Group
Jessica Morrison is a Senior Associate at the G.A Group, London – a company of world-class designers, strategists, project managers and creatives. The G.A Group is a leading hospitality interior design studio with a distinct reputation for bespoke design, building rich experiences and making spaces come alive.
“Sustainability in design is increasingly becoming a central consideration for clients and hotel operators, and one that – as thought leaders – designers have a central role in influencing. The Positive Luxury Awards positions this duty at the centre of design considerations and the green agenda at the forefront of our minds. How we make inroads to ensure sustainability and luxury interact is a really exciting subject and one that will continue to gain momentum.”
Helena Pribyl
Senior Research Analyst | Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Helena Pribyl is a Senior Research Analyst within the Fashion Initiative at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation – working with businesses, governments and NGOs to fundamentally rethink the way products are designed, made and used to create a circular economy for fashion. Where products are used more, are made to be made again and are made from safe and recycled or renewable inputs. Before joining the Foundation, Helena has experience leading carbon assessments for SMEs, and conducting academic research into regeneratively-grown fashion and emotional durability.
“I am delighted to be a judge for this year’s annual Positive Luxury Awards, celebrating organisations across the globe advancing towards a circular economy for fashion. By recognising those leading the way in applying circular economy principles to their work, the hope is to inspire creatives and designers everywhere to embrace their role in reimagining products, services, and systems, and realise their potential in the transition to a circular economy. Change will not happen overnight, yet we are optimistic in the collaborative journey and look forward to spotlighting innovation and positive change across the luxury supply chain.”
Nina Boys
VP of Sustainability | Beyond Green
Nina is a sustainable tourism leader with extensive experience in destination stewardship, community engagement, and sustainable hospitality. She oversees all criteria and on-site inspections for Beyond Green, a global portfolio of resorts, hotels and lodges that are ‘walking the walk’ of sustainability leadership across local Nature, Culture and Community. Nina also runs Beyond Green’s sister consulting division, working with top travel companies, hotels, and destinations around the world to develop strategic plans and implement best practices that deliver positive impact and drive business success. She is also currently guiding the climate action planning process for Preferred Travel Group.
Andrea Thompson
Editor in Chief | Marie Claire
Andrea has worked as a senior journalist for a range of publications and brands over her 20 year career including The Sunday Times, The Guardian, The Daily Mail, Channel 4, Glamour and Grazia. At Marie Claire, Andrea oversees content, strategy, events and campaigns across fashion, beauty and the brand’s purpose pillars. She also introduced the brand’s dedicated sustainability channel and annual sustainability awards – currently in its 4th year – which recognises brands and businesses genuinely implementing positive changes for the planet. She is a keen advocate of women’s empowerment, sustainability and diversity and is a regular speaker at events. She sits on the committee of the British Society of Magazine Editors where she acts as Vice Chair and looks after Diversity and Inclusion and regularly mentors young women from under-represented communities trying to break into the media.
“I’m so excited to be a judge for the Positive Luxury awards this year. There has never been a more critical time for brands to take responsibility for their environmental impact and put in place positive steps to make their processes and services more sustainable. In my role at Marie Claire, I’m passionate about championing the people and businesses at the forefront of sustainable innovation and have overseen our own annual sustainability awards for the past 4 years, so I’m looking forward to reading through all the entries and helping spotlight the brilliant brands leading the way.”
Libby Brodie
Founder | Bacchus & Brodie
Recently named on the Top 100 Most Influential People In Drink list by Drinks Retailing, Libby Brodie was an award winning theatre producer, now wine consultant. She is the founder of Bacchus & Brodie Wine Consultancy and City AM’s dedicated wine columnist, with her regular “Wine Without The Snobbery” pages. Published in Condé Nast Traveller, The Independent, The Buyer, the i Paper, Cosmopolitan, Club Oenologique and the Daily Mail, Libby has presented online, on radio, podcasts and TV including teaching England Rugby Legend Joe Marler how to taste wine and recommending wines on morning TV.
“Having long been a fan of both positivity and luxury, I am delighted to be one of the judges this year. Now, more than ever, people care about the story behind a product and the impact it is having on the world we live in. It is a vital aspect that needs to be considered and applauded and I am excited to bring this to the fore”.
Jeffery Smith
Vice President Sustainability | Six Senses
Jeff is based in Bangkok, where he has led sustainability with the Six Senses brand since 2016. His responsibilities include managing operational impacts across 27 hotels while supporting sustainable development for a pipeline of projects that grows the brand to touch on six continents. Jeff draws on a decade of experience launching community-based tourism programs, where he focused on capacity building and facilitating connections between travellers, indigenous peoples, and the natural world. A strong believer in the power of experiential learning, he encourages hospitality teams to take every opportunity to engage in sustainability, to always seek ways to involve guests, welcome them to join in rebuilding a better future, and foster the authenticity and optimism that our world so desperately seeks.
“The Positive Luxury Awards are an excellent showcase of forward-thinking businesses, proving the case that luxury absolutely can be sustainable. I look forward to judging these awards and the opportunity to review so many great examples of leadership in the luxury space.”
Lisa Montague
CEO | Sanderson Design Group
Lisa has worked as a company director since age 25, enjoying an international career in the fashion and luxury goods sector, including COO at Mulberry, CEO of Loewe, and currently CEO of Sanderson Design Group. Lisa has an attuned global perspective on brands, brought to the table in her current role as CEO of a rich portfolio of interiors brands, including Sanderson, Morris & Co., Zoffany, Harlequin, Clarke & Clarke and Scion. This Group is united in its single purpose to ‘bring the beautiful into people’s homes and lives’ through its Live Beautiful ethos, a sustainable pledge committed to preserving heritage and craftsmanship for future generations to enjoy. Lisa also represents Sanderson as a trustee at QEST (Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust) and a non-executive director and board member at The Royal Mint.
“I’m delighted to support the Positive Luxury team in lending my assessment to the awards selection process for 2025. At Sanderson Design Group, our Live Beautiful pledge is at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to a sustainable future is woven into the fabric of our company across every aspect. We are committed to working as best we can across our industry and our country’s wider communities to support and uplift sustainability goals. It is a pleasure to sit on the judging panel, celebrating and rewarding the positive actions and steps taken to amplify the importance of sustainability in the luxury sector.”
Maggie Spicer
Founder | Source Beauty
Maggie Spicer is an attorney and the founder of Source Beauty, a boutique law firm and sustainability consultancy providing strategic guidance to some of the world’s most innovative beauty brands and retailers. Combining comprehensive legal expertise with on-the-ground industry experience, Source Beauty is a key partner for companies aiming to supercharge their growth by embedding sustainability and social impact throughout their operations. Prior to founding Source Beauty, Maggie was a human rights and international trade attorney with the global law firm White & Case before serving as supply chain regulatory counsel to Amazon.
“I am thrilled to be serving as a judge for the Positive Luxury Awards. By elevating and celebrating brands who have taken truly innovative approaches to sustainability and impact, we can join forces to create industry-wide change.”
