Liz Houghton

Liz Houghton is a British entrepreneur and the CEO and Founder of Mint Velvet.[1][2]

Liz Houghton
NationalityUnited Kingdom
OccupationEntrepreneur
Known forCEO & Founder of Mint Velvet

Life and career

Liz started her career as a corporate trainee in the Burton Group (now Arcardia) working for Topshop and Principles, where she was the Brand Director.[3]

In October 2009, Liz along with Lisa Agar Rea, Jane Rawlings & Stuart Grant founded Mint Velvet, a British women wear retailer.[4] Liz, as the CEO, led Mint Velvet to greater heights with several Fast Track 100 awards.[5][6]

Will Houghton Foundation

In 2016, Liz's eldest son, Will, was tragically killed in an accident involving his bike. Will's wish was to donate all his organs, so Liz ensured this was carried out.[7] After Will's death, Liz with her family set up the Will Houghton Foundation working with UK charities to help 14–24 year olds to reach their potential through education and sport.

"Don’t forget the Donor” campaign

Liz was keen to know that her son's organs had transformed other families in need and sought to find out via the existing channels. However, she was disappointed to learn that few recipients are encouraged to feedback, often because they do not feel equipped to do so.[7] Liz then set up the “Don’t forget the Donor” campaign with NHS Blood and Transplant to help both the recipients with how to feedback, and the donor families to create some peace after losing a loved one whilst still honoring the anonymity of donation.[7]

Awards

See also

References
  1. Isabella Fish,"Mint Velvet: the making of a £100m brand". drapersonline.com. 10 October 2019. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  2. Viv Groskop,"My name's Viv, and I have a secret addiction". thetimes.co.uk. 29 November 2015. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  3. Kate Gilbert,"How I started a high street empire with my friends". thetimes.co.uk. 18 May 2015. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  4. Lauren Milligan,"How Mint Velvet Became A Wardrobe Go-To". vogue.co.uk. 15 December 2014. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  5. "Britain's Private Companies with the fastest growing Sales 2013". fasttrack.co.uk. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  6. "Britain's Private Companies with the fastest growing Sales 2014". fasttrack.co.uk. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  7. "'I knew my son's heart was out there': why the families of organ donors would love a thank you". theguardian.com. 10 November 2019. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  8. "Drapers Top 100 2017 – 55. Liz Houghton, co-founder and CEO, Mint Velvet". drapersonline.com. 15 December 2017. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
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