Visionary founder of The Business of Fashion (BoF) since 2007.
About
Imran Amed at a glance
Born in 1975, Imran Amed is the Founder, CEO, and Editor-in-Chief of Business of Fashion (BoF), an online media platform for global fashion insights.
A Canadian-British entrepreneur with a background in business and a passion for creativity, Imran launched BoF in 2007 as a personal blog, which has since evolved into a respected industry authority with millions of followers.
In 2017, he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to the fashion industry. BoF continued to experience impressive growth in 2019 through a collaborative partnership with the Financial Times which led a Series B investment round in The Business of Fashion.
Imran holds an MBA from the prestigious Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University.
A Canadian-British entrepreneur with a background in business and a passion for creativity, Imran launched BoF in 2007 as a personal blog, which has since evolved into a respected industry authority with millions of followers.
In 2017, he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to the fashion industry. BoF continued to experience impressive growth in 2019 through a collaborative partnership with the Financial Times which led a Series B investment round in The Business of Fashion.
Imran holds an MBA from the prestigious Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University.
2007
Launched BoF
2019
The FT buys minority stake in BoF
1.5M +
Monthly visitors to BoF's website
Experience
Present
Business of Fashion
Founder
McKinsey & Company
McKinsey & Co.
Engagement Manager
Education
2000 - 2002
Harvard Business School
MBA
1993 - 1997
McGill University
Bachelor of Commerce
Interests
Did you know?
Trained in music, drama, and public speaking, Amed has expressed a passion for the performing arts.
Imran transitioned from consulting at McKinsey & Company to building a global fashion platform.
Imran Amed's BoF VOICES summit has featured a diverse array of distinguished speakers, including Nobel Prize winners, renowned scientists, and cultural icons.