Bio
Chiles Cartwright is a serial entrepreneur, multiple business owner, property developer, key-note speaker and Post-Graduate Dissertation Supervisor at The University of Sheffield.
Chiles has worked in a senior capacity at some of the World’s largest companies including L’Oréal, LVMH, Christian Dior, Nokia and PepsiCo.
A founding member of the Guild of Entrepreneurs and a Chiles is passionate about entrepreneurialism, intrapreneurialism and business growth.
Focused on business start-up and early stage growth Chiles works closely with several UK Councils, Chambers of Commerce and Universities to develop and deliver business development programmes focusing on brand establishment, rapid early stage growth, business strategy and motivation and leadership.
In his capacity as a consultant Chiles works with a number of early stage start-ups and high growth businesses within the retail sector focusing on brand development, brand execution and building brand equity.
Chiles is an in-demand key-note speaker on branding, luxury goods, sports apparel, fashion retail and cosmetics.
Academic
Chiles holds a First Class Honours degree in Economics and Financial Management from The University of Sheffield and an MBA, also from The University of Sheffield.
Specialisms
Marketing – brand equity building; retail development and management; leadership, team building and motivation; developing export markets; new business start-ups; leadership mentoring; business growth
Interesting facts*
- Commercial actor starring in Emmerdale, Coronation Street and Hollyoaks
- Black Belt in Karate
- Participant in the inaugural Great British Bake-Off
- Avid runner
- Former contestant on BBC1’s The Apprentice
*Four true, one complete fabrication! Email chiles@impact8.co.uk to find out which…