Teresa Havvas
Teresa Havvas (FHEA) combines teaching excellence with an extensive background in luxury and lifestyle brand leadership. As a Fellow in Higher Education, Founder, and Mentor for the creative industries, she intuitively advises visionaries building their dream businesses while acting as a precursor for next generation talent to first recognise and meet their full potential.
Teresa holds a BA (Hons) in Fashion Promotion from UAL and is trained in Leadership and Transformation, as well as Positive Intelligence. As a dedicated researcher and contributing author/editor, she aligns with academic texts, journals, and handbooks that delve into the evolving realms of PR, Luxury Brand Management, Beauty Welfare, and the Revolution of Fashion Retail.
With a career spanning over two decades, Teresa has held senior lecturing positions, served as an external examiner, and been a guest speaker at prestigious universities. Her strategic insights have informed leading cultural foresight agencies. Her previous roles have included UK PR Manager at PUMA Sport-Fashion, Marketing Director for the launch of Volt Magazine founded by esteemed photographer Rui Faria, and PR & Salon Manager for the Taylor Taylor London Flagship. From 2012 to 2024, Teresa transitioned from Sales and Marketing Director to (advisory) Head of Brand and partner at Lipcote & Co, where she played a key role in transforming the business into an award-winning brand. Her efforts led to the expansion of iconic lipstick and brow products, securing listings at leading pharmacies and fashion-forward retailers, while also forging event partnerships with renowned arts institutions, beauty photographers, writers, and image makers.
