I’m delighted to announce that my brother, Dan, has recently joined me as Managing Director of Bown. (Here he is in Milan a few weeks ago, enjoying a piccolo and getting to know the business.)

Dan joins me after an illustrious career as Global Operations Director for DHL Express, a Sloane graduate of London Business School, and an officer in the British Army… bringing organisation, strategy, planning and bracing cups of tea to Bown Designs Ltd.

All of which are most welcome to balance my more creative side (and digestive biscuit supply).