Lynne Franks is a PR legend - so famous that’s she’s ‘Ab-Fab’.
She’s been behind some of the biggest names in fashion, entertainment, retail and more….
Lynne has influenced awareness of many societal shifts and trends both in the UK and internationally.
She initiated the London Fashion Week and the British Fashion Awards.
Her wide breadth of influence in the business world includes developing McDonald’s UK women’s leadership network; working with Tesco on engaging women through media partnerships; launching high fashion home shopping with NEXT and motivating the public towards responsible consumerism.
Lynne also initiated a wide diversity of awareness campaigns for social causes including HIV/Aids; working with Amnesty International, collaborating with Sir Bob Geldof and Harvey Goldsmith on the production of Fashion Aid at the Albert Hall.
She was a major UK advocate on the global situation regarding sexual violence to women and girls, bringing attention to women being used as weapons of war in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Her American PR agency represents many consumer brands and retailers across the US.
Her books and workshops, including The SEED Handbook, published worldwide in 2000, pioneered a more feminine approach to business.
Lynne continues her journey, consulting, writing and speaking on societal shifts, women’s empowerment and a more sustainable, peaceful world for all.
She was awarded an OBE for her services to business, fashion and women’s empowerment.
In this highly enjoyable episode of Thought and Leaders, Lynne talks to Jonathan Gabay about her life, the UK government PR response to COVID-19, domestic abuse, sustainable retailing and women in business.
Pour a coffee, settle back and enjoy a journey through a remarkable life
(32 minutes listening time).
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