Kenya Hunt, Editor-in-Chief of ELLE UK, has been announced as one of the esteemed experts chosen to join the Luxury Lions Jury at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity this year.
Dedicated to celebrating excellence in creative communications for luxury goods and experiences, the Luxury Lions honor branded solutions that enhance business performance and customer loyalty.
With a career spanning both the U.S. and the UK, Kenya has worked for influential women’s brands, including as Deputy Editor of Grazia UK and ELLE UK. Her writing has appeared in major publications like The Washington Post, and Harper’s BAZAAR, and she has made notable broadcast appearances on BBC, NPR, and CBS News.
Beyond her editorial work, Kenya is the founder of R.O.O.M. Mentoring, a platform advocating for diversity in fashion by supporting emerging creatives of color. Her contributions to the industry have earned her accolades, including the British Fashion Council’s Global Leader of Change Award (2021), Walpole’s Power List recognition (2022), and a nomination for Editor of the Year at the PPA Awards (2023).
