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Amelia in a few words
I have more than 15 years’ experience of the chocolate industry; 12 of them spent running Amelia Rope Chocolate, my multi award-winning brand which I built single-handedly and from scratch. I understand the relentless challenge as well as the incredible opportunities. I have invaluable insights into what it takes to run your own business, grow it and maintain it. I learnt what worked and what really didn’t.
I sold my chocolate to Harrods, Liberty, Selfridges and Wholefoods (among others). Corporate clients included Eurostar (business class) and the Firmdale Hotel Group. My chocolate was also exported to Europe, Japan and the Middle East.
I’ve won awards along the way:
• Academy of Chocolate Awards (Gold, Silver, Bronze), Great Taste Awards, Great Taste Producer
• Luxury Law Summit’s Luxury Entrepreneur of the Year
• Evening Standard Power 1000 'Tastemaker'
TV approaches included: BBC's Dragons Den, Saturday Kitchen and The Apprentice.
And where did this all spring from? As a contestant on BBC MasterChef in 2006 & 2007.
I sold my chocolate to Harrods, Liberty, Selfridges and Wholefoods (among others). Corporate clients included Eurostar (business class) and the Firmdale Hotel Group. My chocolate was also exported to Europe, Japan and the Middle East.
I’ve won awards along the way:
• Academy of Chocolate Awards (Gold, Silver, Bronze), Great Taste Awards, Great Taste Producer
• Luxury Law Summit’s Luxury Entrepreneur of the Year
• Evening Standard Power 1000 'Tastemaker'
TV approaches included: BBC's Dragons Den, Saturday Kitchen and The Apprentice.
And where did this all spring from? As a contestant on BBC MasterChef in 2006 & 2007.
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Henry Woodward-Fisher and 1 other person have recommended Amelia
3/10/2023
Amelia is a consummate professional and an incredible entrepreneur. Her network in the chocolate and CPG space is excellent and I'd recommend her for consulting projects or mentorship. We met on a trade mission to Tokyo in 2015. She's a go-getter with great international experience - an asset to any team.
3/9/2023
I've known Amelia for years having first met her through the British Library's Business & IP Centre where we both volunteered as Mentors. Amelia built an amazing business (Amelia Rope Chocolates) which was very highly regarded, sold in top stores & won numerous awards. As fellow founders, Amelia has helped me over the years with excellent advice, insight and support.
She is one of the most dedicated, creative, & hardworking people I know. Amelia has a wonderful way with people, on both a personal & professional level. She's a good listener, highly capable & experienced & in addition, is a very likeable person. I don't doubt anyone would benefit from working with her.
She is one of the most dedicated, creative, & hardworking people I know. Amelia has a wonderful way with people, on both a personal & professional level. She's a good listener, highly capable & experienced & in addition, is a very likeable person. I don't doubt anyone would benefit from working with her.