Speakers

Claudia Stebbings is Director of Marketing & Experiences at Berry Bros. & Rudd, Britain’s oldest wine and spirits merchant, where she is responsible for the brand’s long term growth, customer strategy and experiential vision. Her work focuses on helping heritage brands evolve thoughtfully – protecting the character and craft that make them distinctive, while ensuring they remain relevant to contemporary audiences.
 
Since joining in 2022, Claudia has helped accelerate Berry Bros. & Rudd’s modern luxury relevance, leading the brand’s inaugural US launch, launching new ventures including BB&R Auctions and revitalising the events portfolio. In 2026, she was named in the Walpole Power List recognising her influence in shaping the future of British luxury.
 
Claudia previously held senior brand, audience and customer strategy roles at Channel 4, The Times and the Financial Times. Across media and luxury, she is particularly interested in how brands respond to shifts in human behaviour and the growing role of AI, while staying true to what makes them matter in the first place.