A biography for Angela Ahrendtshasn’t been written yet.
“The basis for all human relationships and where we derive our greatest strength and power, trust is single-handedly the most powerful source of positive energy and, once in place, unlocks a freedom and peace to explore.”
“We value feeling over knowing, because you can't prove something that hasn't been done before.”
“I am not in favour of quotas. Just put the best person into the job. It is not about gender; it is about experience, leadership and vision.”
“Computers and smart devices are among the greatest intellectual gifts ever created for man but, if not balanced with human contact, may offer little to develop one's heart.”
“The purer our message, the more compelling it is to consumers.”
“At their core, an influencer creates an empowering human connection.”
“I think when you're empathetic, you're putting yourself in somebody else's shoes, right? It's not about you.”
“I don't believe that if you are going to build a long-term, sustainable brand that you can chop up every component part and expect everyone to have a perfect P&L.”
“I don't believe that you are ever done. Is life ever going to stop and stand still? We have to move as fast as the world is moving.”
“You know, I think that anything you do at Apple... you feel a tremendous onus. You want to carry on the legacy of what it meant.”
“Just because you're a luxury brand doesn't mean you have to have an attitude.”
“The thing is, I don't want to be sold to when I walk into a store. I want to be welcomed.”
“'Balance' is a really big word for me.”
“The luxury customer is increasingly global and increasingly mobile. Their brand journey is not linear. They might browse online and purchase in store, or vice versa.”
“You have to realise that I am the third out of six children, and I am raised with very strong core values and a very strong upbringing. I always put myself in other people's shoes.”
“You have to create a consistent brand experience however and wherever a customer touches your brand, online or offline. The lines are forever blurred.”
“I have always admired the innovation and impact Apple products and services have on people's lives and hope in some small way I can help contribute to the company's continued success and leadership in changing the world.”
“Unless I can come in in the morning and smile, walk in the lobby and say, 'Good morning!' - if I am stressed - I am not going to do a good job. Everybody is watching us. They are feeding off of our energy.”
“What we have wanted to do is build an amazing brand experience and an amazing way that people can engage with the brand.”
“It is not about gender, it is about experience, leadership, and vision.”