Roger Saul

Roger Saul, the visionary Founder of Mulberry, is a renowned business and retail speaker. In 1971, he launched Mulberry with a £500 gift from his parents, growing it into a leading British fashion brand. By the 1980s, Mulberry became synonymous with English style, expanding across Europe with men’s and women’s collections. In the 90s, Roger introduced Mulberry Home, earning the Queen’s Award for Export. He successfully floated the company on the AIM stock exchange in 1996, and after 30 years at the helm, he relinquished control in 2003. As a retail speaker, Roger shares insights on luxury markets, exclusivity, and consumer appeal.

In 1996, he opened the award-winning Charlton House Hotel in Somerset to promote Mulberry Home. It quickly became a business in its own right, earning a Michelin star in its first year. Charlton House was ranked among the world’s best hotels, with critics praising its excellence. Following his departure from Mulberry, Roger shifted his focus to sustainability. In 2004, he purchased Sharpham Park, a 1000-acre organic farm, restoring it to a traditional mixed-economy farm. Producing organic food sold through Waitrose, farm shops, and restaurants, Sharpham Park is also a leading breeder of heritage livestock and a major producer of spelt products.

In 2008, he launched the Sharpham Park Farm Shop and Kilver Court, a unique Somerset venue featuring secret gardens, a wellness centre, and designer retail outlets. Until recently, Roger was an avid historic motorsports racer, winning the 2005 Porto GP, Brooklands Trophy, and Irish GP in a 1934 Alfa Romeo P3. However, realising the environmental conflict with his sustainability mission, he stepped back from racing and became the director of the EV Cup, pioneering the first electric car racing series.

Roger Saul is a sought-after keynote speaker on retail, sales, branding, and entrepreneurship due to his remarkable journey as the founder of Mulberry, one of Britain’s most successful fashion brands. Champions Speakers take great pride in being an official speaker agent for Roger Saul, honoured to represent a speaker with such detailed expertise in successful retail business. With expertise in luxury markets, consumer appeal, and brand exclusivity, he shares invaluable insights on business growth and innovation. His ventures in hospitality, organic farming, and sustainable retail showcase his adaptability and entrepreneurial mindset. Having successfully built and scaled multiple businesses, Roger offers practical lessons on brand evolution, customer engagement, and market leadership, making him an engaging and insightful speaker for business leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs alike.