How Culture, Focus and Conviction Create the Conditions for Business Success

We’re delighted to welcome back Andrew Xeni to the Metro Connect stage. A recognised leader in retail and technology innovation, Andrew is the founder behind award-winning businesses such as Fabacus, Soreto, and Nobody’s Child. In this session, Andrew will share his perspective on what it takes to lead high-performing teams in fast-moving environments. Drawing on real-world experience, he’ll explore how Focus, Culture and Conviction can unlock performance, fuel innovation, and drive meaningful change throughout a business. Expect a truly thought-provoking session from one of the sector’s most forward-thinking voices.

Andrew Xeni is a visionary technology and retail entrepreneur; founder of award-winning businesses that are reshaping their industries. After building a successful family manufacturing business supplying the UK high street, Xeni went on to establish responsible fashion brand, Nobody’s Child, named 2023 & 2024 Drapers Retailer of the Year (<£100m), as well as building technology ventures; Fabacus, where he serves as CEO, and Soreto, where he acts as Chairman. Operating globally, his businesses are servicing some of the world’s largest organisations in licensing and retail, including Tesco, NBCUniversal and Samsung. Xeni also welcomed Marks & Spencer as a strategic investor and minority shareholder in Nobody’s Child.

Passionate about shaping the future of sustainable retail, in 2023, Fabacus and Nobody’s Child collaborated to launch a Digital Product Passport solution driven by compliant product catalogues, in preparation for incoming legislation around the world, set to redefine and evolve the retail landscape. Xeni is backed by a number of leading financial institutions and prominent individuals and in addition to managing a diverse portfolio of businesses, he is an active angel investor and mentor.

Join us at Metro Connect 2025 to hear directly from Andrew and other leading industry experts.

This exclusive event is for Metro customers and retailers, hospitality, and healthcare professionals curious about how Metro can make a real difference to their business. You’ll get practical insights, hear real-world success stories, and have the chance to network with peers from the retail and hospitality sectors.

Metro Connect 2025 at a Glance:

• Date: Thursday 26th June 2025

• Venue: Castle Malwood, Minstead, SO43 7PE

• Event: Metro Connect – 9:30am to 5:00pm

• Evening: Networking, dinner and entertainment – from 6:00pm until late

Stay informed, explore the latest developments, and see how Metro continues to help businesses work smarter and boost performance. Register now – we look forward to seeing you there.