Emily Cohen (1983-85)

The Road from Carmel

Joining Jill and Doron on our 28th episode, the tenth of our second season, to tell us her story is British entrepreneur and Israel warrior Emily Cohen.

Emily completed her A-Levels at Surbiton High School in Surrey, and thereafter - rather than go to university - chose to start working, in public relations. She began at the Lynne Franks agency in London, advising mainly showbiz and other celebrity clients. She then ran Hilton Hotels’ London press office, from where she moved to head European PR for the Planet Hollywood restaurants chain. Next, Emily founded Pout Cosmetics, which Victoria’s Secret acquired eight years later. She then consulted for fellow Carmel alumnus Sir Philip Green, and created a Top Shop cosmetics brand. 17 years ago, she co-founded and acted as creative director of the kids’ fashion label Sunuva. Since October 7, she has come back full circle to her PR roots in support of Israel, focusing on people rather than politics. She and her husband Roy, an Israeli-American, have been married for twenty years, with two children. They live in Queens Park, and have a second home in Tel Aviv.

Hear Emily talk about her highly irregular Carmel induction, ‘mansara’ living, impersonating MeatLoaf on Purim, her suspension for being the beacon of tuck, ‘Earth, Wind & Fire’ 4ever, a very cheeky birthday card, showing Arnold around Tel Aviv, Kylie Minogue's pouty red lip gloss, fielding an unexpected call from Sir Philip Green, and life as an Israel warrior.

Thank you, Emily Cohen, for turning us again to Carmel days!

Personal mentions in this episode:

• Rabbi Jeremy Rosen (Headmaster)

• Vera Rosen (Housemistress)

• Ron Evans (Mathematics)

• Mary Evans (Mathematics)

• Anthony Barr Taylor (Biology & Girls’ Hockey Coach)

• Ann Munday (Mathematics)

• Nigel McLoughlin (School House Master & Rowing Coach)

• Penny Shield (Housemistress)

• Marc Katz

• Trevor Racke

• Sarah Reichmann (Poodle)

• Esther Fireman

• Tamara (Tammy) Lange

• Denise Stanton

• Dana Shaul

• Jonathan Cohen

• Lior Ehrlich

• Jimmy Collins

• Jane Collins

• Damien Sonning

• Andrew Sonning

• Jamie Sonning

• Philippe Weissberg

• Marcus Flacks

• Emma Goldstone

• Paul Goldin

• Danny Friedman

• Danny Rubens

• Roberto Douer

• Elie Chodos

• Andrew Rabin

• Philip Green

• Kenny Wax

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