Laura Tenison - Speaker

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Laura Tenison | Speaker Biography

Founder and former CEO of JoJo Maman Bébé
Honoured with an MBE for services to business
Commitment to ethical business practices

Laura Tenison, a visionary entrepreneur, began her journey in the business world by launching a made-to-measure fashion company while still in school. Despite early setbacks, including difficulties in securing bank loans, Laura's resilience and market insight led her to identify a niche opportunity in Brittany, France. This venture provided the capital needed to return to her passion for fashion, and in 1993, she founded JoJo Maman Bébé with £50,000 and two staff members. Over the next 30 years, Laura grew JoJo Maman Bébé into the UK's leading independent omnichannel brand in the pregnancy and baby market. Known for its quality and commitment to ethical business practices, the brand achieved Certified B Corporation status early in the movement. A focus on inclusivity, sustainability, and social responsibility marked Laura's leadership. She navigated the complexities of international expansion while maintaining a strong ethical stance, leading to the brand's exceptional growth. In a significant milestone, Laura sold JoJo Maman Bébé to NEXT Plc and Davidson Kempner PE, ensuring its continued success and market leadership. Her contributions to business were recognised with an MBE in the Queen's New Year's Honours List 2005, making her one of the youngest recipients for services to business at the time. She has also received numerous awards, including Women in Public Life Awards, Business Woman of the Year, and Welsh Entrepreneur of the Year. Today, Laura divides her time between London and her historic farmstead in the Black Mountains near Abergavenny. She has created Wonderful Escapes, a business, creative, and sporting retreat centre there. This new venture reflects her commitment to promoting well-being, sustainability, and the ethos that less is more. Laura Tenison's journey exemplifies the impact one individual can have on the world through business.

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*What topics does Laura Tenison specialise in?*
Laura Tenison specialises in talking about entrepreneurship, ethical fashion, business leadership and more.

*How can I book Laura Tenison for my event?*
You can book Laura Tenison by contacting PepTalk. We can usually share speaker availability and fee information within hours.

*Does Laura Tenison offer virtual speaking engagements?*
Yes, Laura Tenison offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

Why Should You Book Laura Tenison?

Book Laura Tenison as a speaker to inspire your team with her remarkable journey from a school-started fashion company to founding JoJo Maman Bébé, the UK's leading pregnancy and baby brand. Her story of innovation, resilience, and ethical business practices will motivate your audience to prioritize people and the planet while achieving success. Laura's accolades and real-world experience make her a compelling and transformative speaker for any business event.

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