Michael Ward

Managing Director
Harrods

Michael Ward has been Managing Director of Harrods since in 2005. A prominent figure in the luxury sector, Ward is Chair of both Walpole and the Knightsbridge Partnership, as well as serving on the V&A Corporate Advisory Board since, leveraging his expertise to contribute to the museum's strategic decisions. In January 2024, he was appointed as President of the European Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance (ECCIA). 

Speaker Events

British Luxury Summit 2022 | A Radical New Vision

23rd May 2022
08:30 - 16:00
Join the opinion leaders and rising stars defining the future of British luxury. Open to Walpole members and non-members.

Walpole Future of British Luxury Summit 2021

6th Sep 2021
09:00 - 17:00
Join the opinion leaders and rising stars defining the future of British luxury at Walpole’s ‘Future of’ Summit, in association with Facebook, ESW and TONG. Open to Walpole members and non-members.

WALPOLE WEBINAR: Retail Re - Opening

29th Apr 2021
Monday April 12th saw retail brands open their doors for the first time in many months. Join us for on 29th April for a Walpole Webinar which will take a look at how brands and retailers have managed this reopening: the response from customers; outlook for the coming months; and the innovation in terms of customer experience and selling ceremony.