The Brand Cellar works with a network of joint venture partners, associates and advisors around the world. As well as a worldwide relationship with DLA Piper, we work with Ernst & Young and retain some of the hottest creative talent on the planet. Most of its brands have an independent Chairman/Operating Partner who is a leading figure from the relevant industry, charged with developing the brand to its full potential and defining the direction of the journey each brand will embark on.

The Brand Cellar works closely with the Chime Group to help develop communication strategies for their brands and licences. The Chime Group specialises in creating, managing, monitoring and marketing businesses, brands and reputations both in the UK and internationally. Chime is the holding company for many specialist agencies including Bell Pottinger, international public relations group, and VCCP one of the fastest growing advertising and marketing services groups.

We also work with consultants with specialist product/service or geographical expertise.

We are always delighted to hear from anyone with brand opportunities and introductions or brand investment requirements.

Our INVESTOR ADVISORY BOARD includes:

• Colin Smith OBE - Chairman Poundland, former CEO Safeway Plc
• Graham Frost - Chairman OKA DIRECT, ex CEO Grattan/Argos, ex Chair Alpha Airports/First Quench
• Marie Melnyk - former Managing Director Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc
• Adam Pearson - former Chairman Derby County FC / Hull City FC
• David Codling - former Chairman & CEO Hozelock
• Richard Simpson - former MD Whitbread Restaurants (Pizza Hut, TGI Fridays, Costa Coffee, Cafe Rouge, Bella Italia)
• Chris Green - formerly - Senior Vice-President, Global Marketing & Innovation, ICI Paints; Strategic Marketing Director, Whitbread Hotels, Restaurans & Leisure; Marketing Director, Mars Europe & Mars U.S.
• Joel Rosenblatt - former CEO Christy Home Textiles
• Norman Usher - former MD Boots Opticians, former MD Jeyes UK