Sweaty Betty
Dr. Debbie Coney Pinder is an accomplished academic and consultant specializing in luxury brand management. Active at the University of Southampton since January 2013, Dr. Pinder serves as Programme Leader for the MA in Luxury Brand Management and as a Senior Teaching Fellow. In addition, Dr. Pinder is the Director of Winchester BID and runs a luxury consultancy, Coney Luxury, which has partnered with prestigious brands such as William Grant & Sons and Aston Martin. Previous roles include Global Head of Visual Merchandising at De Beers and Head of Visual Merchandising at Godiva Chocolatier. Dr. Pinder holds a Doctorate in Marketing from the University of Southampton, along with degrees in European Studies and Interior Design. Additionally, certifications in sports massage therapy and fragrance sales underscore a diverse skill set.