Stephen is Managing Director of Phronesis Partners’ Lifestyle & Media Advisory team, delivering strategic foresight and intelligence to international brands in the luxury, lifestyle, media, and high net worth individual sectors. The practice supports clients in shaping future-fit strategies rooted in behavioral analysis, cultural foresight, and cutting-edge intelligence.
Stephen brings over two decades of experience in consumer and business insights, with a focus on the fashion, beauty, luxury, and media sectors. Prior to joining Phronesis, Stephen was Managing Director at Condé Nast, where he launched and ran Vogue Business, the global insight platform for the fashion and luxury industries. He also led the development of the Vogue Business Index, a benchmark used by brands to assess performance and positioning within the sector.
He has also held senior roles at Stylus, CEB (now Gartner), WGSN, and Centaur Media, advising both global corporates and founder-led businesses, and helping them translate insight into strategic direction and growth. His international experience spans the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, where he has built and led commercial and advisory teams.
Education
- BA (Hons) in Business Studies with French, Middlesex University