Meet Annah Stretton
"Annah Stretton has the entrepreneurial drive, tenacity, charisma, vision and hardworking nature that were key values of Madame Clicquot. Her financial success is unquestionable and she continues to diversify and innovate in a manner which would do the Grande Dame of Champagne proud."
- Richard Yeomans, General Manager of Veuve Clicquot's local subsidiary on Annah being named the winner of the Veuve Clicquot award 2009
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About Annah Stretton
From Rag Trade to Mag Trade is the title of Annah Stretton’s first autobiography and in her typically forthright manner, Annah shares what has been an exceptionally eventful life.From waitress to accountant; entrepreneur to serial philanthropist and now industry leader; Annah Stretton’s story is one of passion, colour, generosity and extreme business success.
Annah’s business, Stretton Group, remains based in the Waikato where her success has grown to include a chain of 27 fashion retail stores throughout New Zealand, export accounts to the U.K., Ireland, Europe, USA (California) and Australia, a publishing arm that delivers three magazine titles to the market – one of which is the highly successful Her Magazine and interests in hospitality.
Stretton Group is based in a multimillion dollar purpose built head office building allowing Annah to factor for growth; particularly in the global fashion market.
In addition to directing her collection of business interests, Annah’s boundless energy also allows her to continue to be actively involved in a huge number of philanthropic endeavours, supporting many national groups including Look good Feel Better, Starship, SPCA, Safe and many Breast Cancer initiatives.
In 2008, the true level of Annah’s achievements and generosity of spirit was captured when she was awarded the honour of becoming a Member of New Zealand Order of Merit for Services to Fashion, Business and the Community.
Following on from this recognition, Annah became the 2009 New Zealand recipient of the Veuve Clicquot Award. This global tribute acknowledges female achievers in business and industry who exemplify the qualities of Madame Clicquot, the woman behind the successful champagne house Veuve Clicquot.
Most recently, Annah was invited to serve as an advisory board member for New Zealand Global Women, a network of recognised, accomplished senior women leaders from a wide range of national and international disciplines and industries.
Annah’s credibility as an over-achiever who has highlighted her abilities not only in New Zealand but also in the global market place was recently proven as she was chosen to be the face of Telecom’s XT Mobile Network – The journey for this extraordinary woman is far from over!
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