Inside the Hive

The Luxury Hive Announces Partnership with UAE Influencer Amal Al Mesafri

The Luxury Hive is pleased to announce its collaboration with the UAE Federal Personality of the Year for 2013, Amal Hamad Al Mesafri. The partnership will see the well-known social media influencer and expert in human resource development lend her considerable experience to the Luxury Hive as a Talent Strategist.

In this capacity, she will deliver training in a variety of key areas including HX strategy (happiness experience), client-driven marketing with a GCC focus, and the means to cultivate and secure communications excellence.

Amal Al Mesafri brings considerable experience in a broad range of sectors, both in her capacity as an accredited international instructor and certified practitioner in neuro-linguistic programming, and through her background as a member of multiple influential bodies in the UAE. These include the Emirates Human Rights Society, the Higher Strategic Development Committee of the Government of Ras Al Khaimah (2010–2011) and the Higher Strategic Development and Planning Committee at Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research in Abu Dhabi (2012–2015).

She is a specialist in events management, holds a master’s degree in Change and Creativity Management, and is currently studying for her PhD.

Luxury Hive Announces collaboration with Maison Damiani

The Luxury Hive has announced its latest collaboration with another leading Italian designer – the renowned jewellery creator and retailer, Maison Damiani. Having established a consultancy agreement with this highly respected brand, the Luxury Hive will now work alongside Damiani to promote its creations through commercial and non-commercial initiatives highlighting its vision and proud 95-year history.

The Luxury Hive is strongly aligned with the vision of Guido Damiani, the President of the Maison’s Board of Directors, who attributes the success of Damiani to its strong identity, precision production skills and original designs, all of which are embodied in the great passion, unique tradition and attention to detail that is expressed in its creations. This shared passion lies at the heart of this exciting new collaboration between The Luxury Hive and Damiani.

About Damiani

Damiani is a celebrated Italian creator of fine branded jewellery and high-end luxury watches. A global ambassador for Italian style, Maison Damiani is synonymous with the highest standards of quality and artistry that have been passed on from father to son for three generations.

Beauty and harmony are the stylistic watermarks of Damiani, which strives for aesthetic precision in every detail driven by the unique creativity and craftsmanship that is evident in each one of its precious creations. The descendants of its founder, Enrico Damiani, rigorously maintain the exceptionally high quality of their jewellery’s design and workmanship, continuing to buy diamonds, precious stones and pearls from the children of his original suppliers, thereby staying true to their ancestral roots and loyal to his exceptional vision.

The Luxury Hive Announces Business Partnership with Régis Dupertuis

The Luxury Hive is pleased to announce its collaboration with Régis Dupertuis, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Le Monde des 5 Fleurs.

The newly established business partnership, which will see Régis Dupertuis take up the role of Retail Excellence Strategist for the Luxury Hive, will deliver a raft of retail excellence programmes in the Middle East region. It promises to transform regional standards, creating new benchmarks for the luxury experience through innovative perspectives on key performance indicators and other perceptive retail evaluation tools.

With a Masters in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and an extensive track record of engagement with leading, globally renowned luxury brands, Régis Dupertuis will apply his unique experience to refine KPIs and other measures to boost productivity for clients in the region.

Based on his perceptive understanding of behavioural structures and personality types, Régis provides captivating workshops, training and coaching sessions that enable retailers to successfully decode the human behaviour.

About Le Monde des 5 Fleurs

Le Monde des 5 Fleurs was founded by Régis Dupertuis in 2001. The company specialises in developing new tools, methods and concepts to fulfil demanding client requirements. Powered by an expert team of 20 collaborators and international partners, Le Monde des 5 Fleurs delivers measurable performance through interventions and improvements comprising coaching, consulting, training and evaluations.

Bulgari, Luxury Hive Pen Heritage and Consultancy Contract

The Luxury Hive has signed a consultancy agreement with Bulgari, the globally recognised Italian retailer of luxury designer jewellery, watches, accessories and fragrances. Under the new agreement, the Luxury Hive will work closely with the Brand Heritage Department to deliver tailored events and lectures on Bulgari’s heritage and iconic jewellery for select and high-end connoisseurs in the Middle East.

The Luxury Hive will provide events and exposure for Bulgari across the Middle East, telling the story of the brand’s iconic style and creativity over more than 130 years.

The agreement also grants the Luxury Hive the exclusive task of promoting and supporting Bulgari’s buyback initiative to re-acquire or borrow creations produced and sold by the brand prior to 1995 in the Middle East. The aim of the scheme is to populate a variety of Bulgari retrospectives and exhibitions with historic pieces. In particular, the initiative seeks to locate key pieces that represent significant moments in the Bulgari timeline.

The Luxury Hive Announces Business Partnership with EQwiip Consulting

Dubai-based consultancy firm The Luxury Hive has announced a new collaboration with EQwiip Consulting Ltd. EQwiip brings more than 20 years of global training experience to the partnership, which will target leading luxury retail brands in the Middle East seeking to professionalise and upskill their teams to deliver engaging client experiences.

The partnership will provide customised training and client relations management strategies to enhance retailers’ appreciation of the artistry behind the luxury experience and the means to turn clients into brand evangelists – providing a level of client-centricity that is essential in the context of today’s turbulent retail industry.

About EQwiip Consulting Limited

EQwiip is a Shanghai-based enterprise established by Betty Trieu, an entrepreneur with two decades of training experience. EQwiip specialises in delivering customized training and coaching programs, retail conferences and team building activities for luxury brands.

EQwiip believes that growth and commercial success can be achieved through a combination of four key factors: a commitment to consistent peak performance, passion and results; insightful client relationship management; effective brand positioning; and results-driven learning.