1909 Founder Speaker Series with Ollie Edwards from Business & Pleasure

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER: SAY TUNED FOR DATE ANNOUNCEMENT

Join us on the lawn at CityPlace for the fourth installment of the1909 Speaker Series, a four-part event celebrating local entrepreneurship and inspiring stories of innovation. This event features a fireside chat with Ollie Edwards, founder of Business & Pleasure, an outdoor lifestyle brand coming to CityPlace this December. 

​Hear from Ollie Edwards, the President and Co-Founder of Business & Pleasure Co., a Los Angeles–based outdoor lifestyle brand known for its elevated umbrellas and coastal-inspired essentials.

​Born in Sydney, Australia, Ollie built his career in consumer goods as a buyer and merchandiser, specializing in e-commerce retail. Today, he blends his product expertise with a passion for timeless design to grow Business & Pleasure Co. into a global lifestyle brand.

​This chat will be moderated by Eileen Sturgis, a seasoned integrated marketing professional with 15+ years across agency and in-house roles shaping strategy and driving impact for iconic global brands.

​In her current role as Director of Marketing for CityPlace at Related Ross, she oversees initiatives that strengthen brand identity, drive traffic, and support revenue objectives.