Derinda Brown is Vice President Retail Marketing at Sands China Ltd. She has a career spanning civil engineering, media/government relations and marketing communications in her work across nine countries and four continents. She completed an MBA with Commendationat Kingston University, Business and Law London, UK majoring in change management, strategy, brand identity and finance.
What’s your idea of a perfect day?
I have so many versions of a perfect day. Being grateful for every day, friends, family and health are a great start to any day of adventure.
If you could invite any four people (living or dead) to a dinner party, who would they be?
Steve Jobs, Oscar Wilde, Immanuel Kant, Anita Roddick.
What book are you reading now?
Critique of Pure Reason by Immanuel Kant.
And what’s playing on your headphones?
Warpaint – The Chauffeur.
If you could travel anywhere in the world for a holiday, where would you go and what souvenir would you bring back?
International Antarctic Exhibition – Robert Swan for 2041. The best Souvenir would be to actively raise awareness of the Antarctic Treaty of 2041.
What is your pet peeve when you are shopping?
When you have stalked a pair of shoes and they are finally on sale, but your size is sold out.
If your house was on fire and your family was safe, what would be three things you would want to save?
Nothing in particular since icloud.
What virtues do you admire most in others?
Humility, Curiosity, Creativity, Resilience and Generosity.
Do you have a favourite number?
I have two, 11 and 22.
Choose one adjective to describe this city?
Effulgent.
