Caroline Rush will step down as CEO of the British Fashion Council in June 2025. Rush has been in the for 15 years and will continue to lead the organisation while the search for her successor begins.
“Caroline is a fantastic industry leader and has relentlessly championed British fashion globally for past 15 years. During her tenure she has remained dynamic and agile whilst navigating some of the most challenging times for the industry,” says David Pemsel, Chair, BFC.
Rush joined the BFC in 2009 and has been instrumental in developing programmes to promote British creative talent.
As a part of the philanthropic element of the BFC Group, Caroline Rush launched two charities which later combined to form the BFC Foundation – created to support and secure the pipeline of talent to the global industry. Since 2020, the charity remitted £4.3 million to support designers and their businesses. The Fashion Awards presented by Pandora are the main fundraiser for the charity.
Caroline Rush has also spearheaded the Institute of Positive Fashion (IPF) which leads a number of programmes to focus on industry innovation, specifically around environment, people and circularity. The world leading “Circular Fashion Ecosystem” white paper developed by the IPF in 2020 is used around the world as a tool to drive circularity and decarbonisation.
“I couldn’t be prouder of what we at the British Fashion Council have achieved and how we have adapted to constant innovation and change. The resilience and creativity of our designers and industry is exceptional as we witnessed throughout London Fashion Week and I have huge respect for this dynamic community. I know first-hand that when the community comes together it can achieve what is sometimes thought to be the impossible. The brilliant team at the British Fashion Council are a joy to work with, as are the many supporters, advisors and friends. After 15 years in service to the industry, I am ready for a new challenge,” says Caroline Rush
Most recently, ahead of the election in June 2024, Rush developed #FashionsFuture, a five-point plan for government outlining key priorities and potential solutions focused on rallying support and investment for the fashion industry gaining recognition for its impact and ability to innovate and drive growth for the UK.
As a part of the governance of the BFC, the search for a new CEO, led by Egon Zehnder is underway. To find out more about the role and how to apply, click here.
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