Strategy with Soul: The Conscious CEO
Effortlessly chic, intellectually sharp and refreshingly grounded, Annie is the CEO and creative strategist championing a new kind of luxury&mdash;one defined by care, consciousness and collective growth

In the quiet hush of Ibiza&rsquo;s off-season, the entrepreneur and advisor discovered something more valuable than calm: clarity. From boardrooms to beaches, Annie reflects on how the island reshaped her rhythm, reframed her purpose and redefined her vision of what true success really means.

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My personal style signifiers are: Usually some kind of jeans paired with a white shirt, or a shirt-and-waistcoat combo, especially for island days when comfort is key. For work, I lean towards pieces from Loewe, Khaite, Ala&iuml;a or YSL &ndash; classic with a twist. And come evening, it's a full-on disco with a hint of drag&hellip; I do love a bit of drama when the sun goes down.

The last thing I bought and absolutely loved: Truthfully? A sofa. I fell for it online &ndash; it&rsquo;s pebble-shaped, in a rich brown canvas, and feels like a small miracle. I found it on Westwing.es, which has become a bit of a secret weapon for unexpected interiors finds. I also treated myself to a new kitchen from Cubro Design &ndash; a Madrid-based studio who are nothing short of magicians when it comes to beautiful, functional spaces.

And the thing I&rsquo;ve got my eye on next: Fashion-wise, I&rsquo;m feeling drawn to party dresses &ndash; something playful and a little bold from Christopher Esber or Magda Butrym. I&rsquo;m loving this return of the new sexy &ndash; it&rsquo;s powerful, but with softness. It feels very much of the moment.

My style icons are: Anjelica Huston, Tilda Swinton, a bit of Saint Laurent, and definitely my mum. She&rsquo;s always had that quietly confident sense of style that never tries too hard.

My work has taught me: To listen to my nervous system and to actually do the emotional intelligence work. I&rsquo;ve learnt the hard way &ndash; almost worked myself into an early grave, if I&rsquo;m honest. Balance is possible, but only when you're honest with yourself and the people you work with. And most recently: your job is to create collective success, not to be liked. A hard but freeing lesson.

My work icons and mentors are: Sharmadean Reid is a total force of nature. A serial entrepreneur with vision, strength, grace and creativity &ndash; she&rsquo;s truly something else. Then there&rsquo;s Emma Grede. I don&rsquo;t know her personally (yet!), but her honesty and vulnerability make her one of the most powerful catalysts of our time.
My carry-on essentials:
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">FKA Haeckels Algae Plump and Pegwell fragrance</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Omorovicza Queen Cream</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Water &ndash; always</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A book or audiobook</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">About four sets of headphones&hellip; because I keep losing them and rediscovering them in random coat pockets!</li>
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In Ibiza we need to be extra aware of: False intimacy. I fell for it far too many times in my early days here. Lesson learnt.

My favourite Ibiza beach is: Depends on the season. In winter, it&rsquo;s Salinas. In summer, it&rsquo;s a secret spot that involves hiking, climbing and zero crowds. Not sharing the location &ndash; you&rsquo;ll have to come with me!

My secret spot is: Well, not so secret anymore&hellip; but <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/ibiza/where-to-go-for-valentine-s-day-in-ibiza-romantic-date-ideas-ibiza" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Room Service</a> is a gem. And the cocktail caves under El Corsario? A little slice of Madrid meets Ibiza meets NYC. I&rsquo;ve danced the night away more times than I can count.

My go-to party pals are: Don&rsquo;t make me choose! Liam Aldous, Florence Huntington-Whiteley, Faye Brown and Leila Arato. They&rsquo;re my ride-or-die crew &ndash; family, really.

The best place to dance in Ibiza is: My kitchen! Or H&iuml; when <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/ibiza/just-do-it-all-from-the-heart-crosstown-rebels-damian-lazarus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Damien Lazarus</a> is on. <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/people-of-ibiza/people-of-ibiza-chris-connors" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Connors</a>' Full Moon Sessions are also a vibe. And I&rsquo;ll never forget the old Teatro when Kees was running it &ndash; one of the best places on Earth, no exaggeration.

I couldn&rsquo;t live without: The people I just mentioned, my dog and my amazing family. Oh &ndash; and music. Especially disco and soul. They&rsquo;ve pulled me through everything.

My top Ibiza souvenir is: My flat on Vara de Rey. I feel endlessly lucky to have it. For visitors? Head to San Jordi market and pick up something rare and magical for your home.

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I&rsquo;d take a lunch date to&hellip; Sexy date: Hire a fishing boat at Benirr&agrave;s, pack a picnic (or grab a pizza from the restaurant), and head off on an adventure. Skinny-dip, dodge the jellyfish and have the best time. Chic date: <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/ibiza/el-silencio-s-summer-of-love-ibiza-beach-restaurant-cala-moli" target="_blank" rel="noopener">El Silencio</a>. Stay through sunset with cocktails. The best lunch dates always roll into dinner.
If I could encourage people in Ibiza to do one thing, it would be to&hellip; Open more cocktail and wine bars, please. Stop buying so much water in plastic bottles &ndash; it still shocks me. Learn Spanish. Mine&rsquo;s basic, but if you live here, it&rsquo;s important to try.

A recent island find is&hellip; F45 workouts followed by Savannah Coffee. Heaven and hell, in equal measure.

My Ibiza life began&hellip; Over 20 years ago, when I first stayed in a boutique guesthouse on Vara de Rey. I returned almost every year, with a brief hiatus in between. Then I moved to Madrid, and Ibiza became my weekend escape &ndash; it was so easy to hop over. At first, I came for the dancing. But I stayed for something deeper. I fell in love with the islanders &ndash; especially my generation, who are shaping Ibiza into something layered, cultural and vibrant all year round.

Something I would never part with is&hellip; My apartment. I live between the UK and Ibiza, and I&rsquo;ll do whatever it takes to hold onto both my little flats. They&rsquo;re small sanctuaries.
My favourite apps are&hellip;
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Moody &ndash; life-changing for tracking hormones (not fertility)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Hargreaves Lansdown &ndash; I&rsquo;m trying to learn about stocks and shares, not just spend everything on flats and fashion</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Shazam &ndash; because honestly, how did we ever live without it?</li>
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A great book I&rsquo;ve read recently: I&rsquo;m always reading two at once &ndash; one for work and one for me. Let the Light Pour In by Lemn Sissay. A poetry collection. My favourite line: &ldquo;How do you do it?&rdquo; asked the night. &ldquo;How do you rise and shine?&rdquo; &ldquo;It&rsquo;s simple,&rdquo; said the light. &ldquo;One day at a time.&rdquo; And a must-read: The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest. It&rsquo;s all about turning self-sabotage into self-mastery.

If I wasn&rsquo;t a CEO / Strategy Consultant, I&rsquo;d have been&hellip; An engineer. I didn&rsquo;t even know that was a job when I was younger &ndash; but I love the idea of finding new solutions to old problems. Something useful that lasts. Or, maybe, an actress. My English teacher, Mr Clucas, was certain I&rsquo;d become one &ndash; he even came to every amateur show I did.
 Ibiza in three words is&hellip; Logical. Alchemic. Mirror. She&rsquo;ll shake you up and bring out the very best in you &ndash; if you&rsquo;re willing to go the distance.
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