Millie Kendall OBE is a beauty industry leader and CEO of the British Beauty Council, recognised for her work in championing the UK beauty sector on a global stage. She was awarded an MBE in 2007 and an OBE in 2022 for services to the industry.

A retail innovator and brand creator, Millie has launched multiple successful beauty ventures and remains a driving force for progress, creativity, and change across the sector.

In 2015 alongside Vogue Beauty Director Anna-Marie Solowij, Kendall launched the PR company Brandstand Communications bringing in partner Andrew Perera, former VP of communications for M.A.C. and PZ Cussons, a couple of years later to run the business.

The PR business offers a selective array of services – from business planning and strategy to retail launch, PR and marketing and is today renowned for working closely with retailers to build brands.

Andrew Perera joined Brandstand as a partner in 2017. His 30 years of experience in communications and PR in the beauty, health and wellness sectors, includes time as the VP of communications for M.A.C. and PZ Cussons. 

Andrew is passionate about working with brands as an extension of their team to tell brand stories and build awareness but ultimately to drive sales.

Along with Millie, Andrew is a trustee for Haircuts 4 Homeless – a charity set up to offer the homeless a free haircut, which is a basic right for a person to feel good about themselves and build self esteem.