She takes the time needed to study these issues and ask questions, until she is prepared and informed to lead with confidence and complete understanding.
"We do well in e-commerce but the important thing now is the retail environment is changing and e-commerce is becoming so terribly important. We really need a lot of expertise in that area."
-- Jane Iredale
As an early innovator and a fast-moving fashion executive, Joan held many positions at the highest levels of publishing and fashion, both in Los Angeles and New York.
She traveled to Europe to research similar country estates and brought back ideas to return Blantyre to a state of elegance, using her keen interior design skills to ensure every space was elegantly appointed with stunning antiques and lush fabrics.