Regent’s is launching a new Advanced Mentoring Programme, connecting students with an exceptional network of senior professionals from some of the world’s leading luxury brands and organisations.
The six-month programme will give students across three courses: BA (Hons) Business and Luxury Brand Management, MA Luxury Brand Management and MA International Fashion Marketing, the opportunity to receive dedicated mentoring support, focused on their individual professional development.
Learning directly from industry leaders
At the heart of the programme is the opportunity for students to build meaningful relationships with highly experienced leaders, gaining professional insight that extends beyond the classroom.
The programme brings together 18 mentors with experience across some of the world’s most recognised luxury brands and organisations, including Burberry, Tiffany & Co., Fortnum & Mason, Selfridges, Graff, Charlotte Tilbury and Berry Bros. & Rudd.
Mentors include:
- Mark McClennon MBE – Founder & CEO, Ridewood Advisory
- Andrea Davey – Chief Marketing Officer, Tiffany & Co.
- Gavin Haig – Former Chief Commercial Officer, Tiffany & Co., Investor & Advisor
- Delphine Vitry – Co-Founder, MAD
- Emma Fox – Former Chief Executive Officer, Berry Bros. & Rudd
- Claudia Stebbing – Director of Marketing and Experiences, Berry Bros. & Rudd
- Sam Bleazard – Head of Employer Branding, Fortnum & Mason
- Alex Tilsley – Chief of Staff, Burberry
- Marta Brnicevic – Brand and Luxury Customer Consultant
- Emma Beckingham – VP, HR, Burberry
- Katherine Roach – Founder, The Lightwheel Luxury Consultancy
- Emmanuelle Noyer – General Manager Europe, Charlotte Tilbury
- Deana Shadbolt-Farrel – Director of Clienteling and Retail, Selfridges
- Darren Degiorgio – Director, Global Contact Centres, Tiffany & Co.
- Iain Robertson – Chief Commercial Officer, Fortnum & Mason
- Adam Wright – Chief Commercial Officer, Graff Diamonds
- Maudo Jallow - Senior Manager, The Tony Blair Institute
- Kavya Lalit Chatnani – Intern, Moët Hennessy
Developed in partnership with industry
The Advanced Mentoring Programme has been developed in partnership with Gavin Haig, former Chief Commercial Officer of Tiffany & Co. and an experienced leader across the luxury and retail sectors. Gavin brings extensive experience of working with global brands and senior leadership teams, as well as a strong commitment to supporting the next generation of talent.
Alongside helping shape the programme, Gavin is working directly with the first cohort of students, sharing his experience and insights through sessions focused on self-discovery, confidence, networking, workplace readiness and long-term career ambition. His involvement also brings together a network of senior industry leaders, giving students the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with experienced professionals across the luxury, fashion and retail sectors.
On the new Advanced Mentoring Programme, Gavin Haig commented: 'In a world where talent alone is not enough, Regent's University London connects students with industry leaders to build mindset, skills and confidence that define and accelerate successful early careers. Because industry needs leaders who are prepared, principled and ready.'
Regent’s alumni giving back
The mentor community also includes two Regent’s alumni, bringing the programme full circle by enabling graduates to share their experience with the next generation of students.
Kavya Lalit Chatnani, who graduated from the MA Luxury Brand Management in 2025 and is now interning at Moët Hennessy, and Maudo Jallow, Senior Manager at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, who graduated from the BA International Business / International Business (French) with Economics in 2016, as mentors.
Their participation reflects the strength of Regent’s positive graduate outcomes and our global alumni community, who play a key role in supporting current students as they begin to navigate their own professional journeys.
Building skills and connections for the future
The Advanced Mentoring Programme will officially commence on 29 September 2026 with a networking launch event, giving students and mentors the opportunity to meet and begin building their professional relationships.
Over the following six months, students will work with their assigned Lead Mentors alongside their studies, focusing on their individual career ambitions and developing essential professional skills, and have the opportunity to take part in a variety of one-off sessions led by our expert Masterclass Mentors. These masterclass sessions have been designed to align with a different module each month, exploring the key soft skills needed to succeed in industry today.
The programme forms part of Regent’s commitment to connecting education with industry-led learning – giving students access to experienced professionals, real-world perspectives and networks that can help them approach their future careers with greater confidence.
Discover the courses participating in the Advanced Mentoring Programme: BA (Hons) Business and Luxury Brand Management, MA Luxury Brand Management, MA International Fashion Marketing