Ben Saltmer is an experienced designer with over 15 years in the automotive and lifestyle design industries, currently serving as Product & Lifestyle Design Manager at Bentley Motors. Joining Bentley in 2013 as a CMF designer, Ben contributed to key models such as the EXP 10 Speed 6 and Mulsanne Design Series. He later moved to Bentley’s bespoke division, Mulliner, where he designed Limited Edition cars and worked directly with clients on unique commissions. In 2020, Ben returned to Bentley as a VIP Design Specialist, travelling globally to work with customers to personalise their cars. In 2023, Ben took on his current role, overseeing Bentley’s product design, architecture and spaces, brand collaborations and lifestyle projects. He has led the design on many Bentley brand partnerships including: The Macallan and Naim & Focal, as well as the Bentley Home furniture range, the Bentley Residences Miami real estate project and the Bentley Record Room at Co-Op Live. His extensive expertise in materiality and design continues to shape Bentley’s future creative direction. Ben holds a degree in Automotive Design from Coventry University, where he graduated in 2009. Prior to Bentley, Ben had already built his name within the automotive industry, working as a designer for a number of British, automotive manufacturers to refine his expertise.
Read more »As Microsoft’s Senior Creative Director of Packaging Design and Content Development (PAC), Kevin Marshall leads a world-class team of industrial designers, graphic designers, and content creators. His responsibilities include the vision and creative strategy of Microsoft’s packaging systems for its global product lines, including Surface, Xbox, Mixed Reality, and more.
He believes that human-centered, innovative packaging is one of a brand’s most vital assets. Creating meaningful packaging is critical to telling holistic product stories, forming lasting consumer relationships and growing business value. Through cross-organizational partnerships, Keivn and his team spearhead Microsoft’s design platforms and deliver the most accessible, sustainable and agile packaging and content experiences possible.
His career spans 30 years and includes leading brand and packaging design teams in the luxury, beauty and premium packaged goods sectors.
Prior to joining Microsoft, he was Creative Director of Marc Rosen Associates, an international, award-winning branding and design agency. Prior to that, he was Global Packaging Design Director for Avon Products, Inc., responsible for packaging and content across all global brands and channels.
Read more »With a decade of experience in the cosmetic packaging industry, Kim Ridgway is a seasoned expert in the design and development of packaging solutions across makeup, skincare, fragrance, and body care. Currently serving as the Head of Packaging Innovation at Trinny London, Kim’s vast experience spans some of the world’s most iconic beauty brands, including Huda Beauty, Jo Malone, and The Body Shop.
Kim’s career is marked by her dedication to creating innovative, sustainable, and consumer-focused packaging that elevates the brand experience. Her deep understanding of packaging processes—from concept to execution—has driven her success in managing high-profile projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring exceptional products to market.
A passionate advocate for sustainability, Kim is committed to advancing eco-friendly solutions in beauty packaging and remains at the forefront of trends shaping the future of the beauty industry.
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