The Brander

Sabater Hnos. – Not Just Froth

Already in their earliest childhood, the Sabater siblings stood out wherever they went because they invariably smelled of soap. Today, the three Argentinians create their own soaps – an extremely successful venture.

Jan Ryde – One Man’s Dream of a Better World

Jan Ryde runs the Hästens family business in the fifth generation. The Swedish company manufactures hand-made beds that are considered far and wide to be the best in the world.

Giovanni Anzani – Business Comes First

For the three families behind Poliform s.p.a, this furniture company’s success is their purpose in life.

enSoie – The Colorful World of the Meier Family

The shops in Zurich and Los Angeles are all about imprimé, or printed fabrics – in this case silk. In the rest of life, everything revolves around the family.

Alexander Schärer – Necessity-Driven Solution Becomes a Design Classic

USM Haller, the Swiss producer of modular furniture, is managed in the 4th generation by Alexander Schärer. Over time, the company’s iconic brand has become a design classic – even finding its way into New York’s MoMA.

Katrin ten Eikelder – From New York to Berlin

At The Knots, traditional artisanship, quality and a flair for modern design converge.

Michael O’Keeffe – The Genie in the Brown Flask

How Michael O’Keeffe led Australian brand Aesop to global success.

Kenneth Cobonpue – It’s More Fun in the Philippines!

Strongly influenced by his beloved mother’s creativity, Kenneth Cobonpue is the creative force behind the best-known luxury brand in the Philippines.

Steinway & Sons – Grand Success

Managing director of Steinway & Sons Europe, Manfred Sitz reveals the secret of the brand’s success: Going with the times while building on traditional foundations.

Héctor Zappala – Hits the Mallet on the Head

“Passion is fundamental to success in life as well as in business.”

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