Angela Ahrendts

When I became the CEO of Burberry in July 2006, luxury was one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world.

I grew up in a physical world, and I speak English. The next generation is growing up in a digital world, and they speak social.

It is not about gender, it is about experience, leadership, and vision.

Everyone in the world should have a trench coat, and there should be a trench coat for everyone in the world. It does not matter your age; it doesn't matter your gender.

We all control our careers. Those choices that you make are so critical.

I have always admired the innovation and impact Apple products and services have on people's lives and hope in some small way I can help contribute to the company's continued success and leadership in changing the world.

I am not in favour of quotas. Just put the best person into the job. It is not about gender; it is about experience, leadership and vision.

Just put the best person into the job.

I always say that my job is not to think about today. My job is to look around the corner and feel and see what's coming, and then warn everybody else.

I'm not shy, but I have a job to do. I don't need the notoriety.

Whether it's countries or companies, it's about putting the best person in the job who can unite people and create value.

Unless I can come in in the morning and smile, walk in the lobby and say, 'Good morning!' - if I am stressed - I am not going to do a good job. Everybody is watching us. They are feeding off of our energy.