The Luxury Education Foundation

Nurturing Future Leaders

The Luxury Education Foundation cultivates the next generation of luxury leadership through transformative programs that provide access, belonging, and connections to a global community of accomplished executives and iconic brands.

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2025 Sponsors & Partners of Luxury

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For 20 years, LEF has been shaping the next generation of luxury leaders through mentorship, hands-on learning, and exclusive industry access. Your donation directly funds scholarships, immersive programs, and career-shaping experiences.

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LEF 20th Anniversary

Honoring Robert B. Chavez, Chairman Emeritus of LEF and Executive Chairman of Hermès Americas

Join us in celebrating this wonderful milestone with our community. May 29, 2025 at Christie’s Rockefeller Center

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Friends of LEF

Not a brand or an LEF alum? Become a Friend of LEF and get access to exclusive events where leaders in the luxury industry share their views on current trends and challenges facing the industry with an enthusiastic group of business and design students.

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What people are saying

“As Chairman of the Board of LEF, I was always amazed by the energy of our organization which allowed us to continuously reinvent ourselves in the ever-changing landscape of the luxury experience."

- Robert Chavez
Chairman, Hermès Americas
LEF Director Emeritus
"LEF has built a wonderful community of students and alumni in the luxury space and is a wonderful partner to Columbia Business School. They always do more for our students than we can expect. LEF is always coming to us with new program ideas and opportunities for both MBA and PhD students, supporting industry opportunities as well as basic research. It’s always a pleasure to work with LEF."

-Kinshuk Jerath
Chair of the Marketing Division, Columbia Business School
“LEF has always been instrumental in the growth of my career. From the Alumni Council, to countless informative panels, LEF has allowed me to stay connected to peers across the industry for over 15 years.”

- Maloni Goss
Head of Insights, CHANEL
LEF Alumna, CBS Class of ‘08
"If you are a key decision-maker at a small luxury brand, you would often find yourself wondering if you're operating the right way. You wish there were others who understood you and could chime in with trusted and qualified advice. You will find this community in the Emerging Luxury Council."

- Gourav Soni
LEF Alumus, CBS Class of ‘16
Emerging Luxury Council Founding Member and Co-Chair