Meribeth Parker

Meribeth Parker is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in media, beauty, and fashion industries. She currently serves as an Advisory Board Member at THE EQUITY STUDIO, a new investment platform launched by Anna Sweeting and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.15

Professional Background

Current Roles::

• SVP of Platforms and Partnerships at News UK, where she leads teams managing relationships with platform partners and oversees strategic commercial partnerships, business innovation, licensing, events, and trading.2
• Chair of the British Beauty Council.12
• Non-Executive Director at BALLY.2

Previous Experience::

• Group Publishing Director at Hearst UK, responsible for cross-platform publishing and commercial strategy for luxury brands like Harper's Bazaar, ELLE, ELLE Decoration, and Town & Country.2
• Ran a leading media and luxury consultancy.2
• Held Non-Executive Director roles at Jimmy Choo and Belstaff.2

Industry Involvement

Meribeth Parker is deeply involved in shaping the luxury and fashion landscape:

• President of the Education Pillar for the British Fashion Council.4
• Board member of the Women of Influence campaign for Cancer Research UK.4
• Investor in multiple growth businesses in the luxury sector.2

Expertise

Meribeth is known for her visionary leadership and commercial success across multiple international brands. She engages at CEO and board level in both Non-Executive and Executive capacities.3 Her decades of operating, advisory, and board experience at the intersection of media, beauty, and fashion make her a valuable asset to THE EQUITY STUDIO's Advisory Board.12

Meribeth Parker's involvement with THE EQUITY STUDIO aligns with her extensive experience in the beauty and fashion industries, as well as her track record of supporting and shaping innovative businesses in these sectors.