I had the great pleasure of working with Michael Kamm when he was the CEO of the CBR Fashion Group. At the time, I was the Managing Director responsible for the CECIL brand, which was one of the companies in that group.

It was an ambitious phase in the company’s history and I couldn’t help but be hugely impressed at his integrity and his management style, which was centred around motivation and empathy. He also boasts an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience in the textile and fashion industry.

When working on a major pioneering omni-channel project relating to sales and marketing for CECIL, he was by my side and supporting me every step of the way thanks to his ability to adapt and apply his skills along with his willingness to welcome innovation across all areas of digital transformation.

Michael Kamm and I have been crossing paths repeatedly in both the business and private sphere for more than 30 years.

Over this period, I have never met anyone with a greater penchant for cost management.

The passion he applies here is impressive. This is paired with exceptional organisational skills.

The combination of these two aspects and his extensive network are undoubtedly among the reasons for his professional success.