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Angela Farrugia

Angela Farrugia

Founder & CEO , Brand x Society

Angela founded Brand x Society in 2019, where she specialises “asset-light brand” strategies that unlock scalable growth, cultural relevance, and long-term value. She is retained by several of the world’s leading retailers to shape high-impact partnerships that drive brand elevation and commercial performance on a global scale.

A passionate advocate for emerging talent, Angela mentors’ emerging designers through Fashion Trust Arabia and Central Saint Martins MA fashion and Paul Smith Foundation. She serves as an advisor to the British Fashion Council, sits on several boards as a Non-Executive Director, and is Chair of the Sustainability Committee at Inspecs PLC, where she champions responsible growth and industry transformation.

In recognition of her outstanding contribution to Global Business Development and Licensing, Angela was awarded an MBE in 2024.

Prior to this, Angela built and led the world’s most successful brand management and licensing company. Under her leadership, the business grew to generate over $12.4 billion in retail sales, with wholly owned offices across 18 countries and more than 600 standalone stores operating under its agreements. She successfully exited the business in 2019.

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