Damian Hopkins CBE

Founder and CEO, Radius Brands

Damian Hopkins CBE is founder and CEO of Radius Brands, an international brand management and licensing business working across fashion, lifestyle and home. With more than 25 years’ experience in global retail, Damian has built, scaled and exited several successful businesses and has worked across manufacturing, sourcing, licensing, wholesale and international retail. Damian was an early advocate for responsible sourcing, supporting the introduction of Fairtrade cotton and recycled polyester into UK retail supply chains in the late 2000s through his involvement in global manufacturing operations in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

Damian was awarded a CBE for his services to Retail in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours list. 

Alongside his commercial work, Damian has been actively involved with the Retail Trust for over 15 years, supporting the charity’s mission to improve the wellbeing of people working across the retail sector.

“Retail is built on people. The Retail Trust plays a vital role in supporting colleagues and families across our industry, and it’s a privilege to help champion that work.”