Keri Andriana chief executive & founder of Amschela
Originating from Bristol, Keri is a multi-award winning self-taught handbag designer, entrepreneur and founding CEO of Amschela, a global vegan handbag company headquartered in England.
Prior to founding the brand, she was a lawyer for 15 years,specialising in Prison Law & Reform. The brand also operates a social mobility programme providing opportunities for young people wishing to pursue careers in the fashion industry who face barriers to access.
Keri has a keen interest in expanding the opportunities inbusiness entrepreneurship for others, and is;
· A student mentor for the University of Bristol, UK
· A business mentor for budding Entreprenuer's on the Rise Mentorship Programme
· A business skills apprentice tutor for the following apprenticeship schemes assessing learners on the following apprenticeships; L3 Business Administration L3 Customer Service L2 Customer Service.
Keri is also an Author: A Fashion CEO’s Journal For TheAspiring Entreprenuer : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Style-StrategyFashion-Aspiring-Entreprenuer
Awards /nominations/Appearances
· Fashion Award 2020 - Nominee SW Luxury Retailer of Year 2020 - Winner
· MTM Business of Year 2019 - Winner
· Great British Entreprenuer of Year 2018 - Finalist
· Small British Business of Year 2018 - Finalist
· Rise Entreprenuer of Year 2018 - Winner
· Power of A Woman Award 2022 – Winner
· Style & Apparel Award 2023 - Social Mobility - Winner
· 5 x London Fashion Week selected brand
· 2023 London Fashion Awards selected celebrity goodie bag brand
