Charles Finch

London, UK

Co-Owner

Pink Sands

Biography

Charles Finch is a creative marketing and brand entrepreneur. A “Brand Alchemist” with an impressive track record, Charles uses his extensive background in the entertainment sector as the basis for the marketing and development of brands. He specializes in combining a boutique marketing approach with brand development on a global scale, seamlessly blending his personal interests and passions with those of his businesses. He holds a number of interests in a variety of silos that can be broken down into three distinct categories: Branding, Brand Development and Investment, and Movies.

Personal Business Advice

You were created to succeed!

Charles Finch’s Newsfeed

01 Sep 2017

Dean & Deluca enters the sports arena

DEAN & DELUCA, the world’s leading purveyor of fine food, enters the sports nutrition market with the launch of the DEAN & DELUCA Performance line. Charles Finch, DEAN & DELUCA Chairman states “DEAN & DELUCA has a proud history of innovation. We believe strongly in the opportunity and vision of DEAN & DELUCA as a leading innovator in the sports world, due to the authority of the brand and the great potential for the brand in this growing category.”

31 Jul 2017

WWD

At Work: Charles Finch’s Ode to Classics and a Stylish Outdoor Life

Charles Finch may wear many hats — Hollywood producer, worldwide chairman of Dean & DeLuca, entrepreneur and brand-builder — but he sticks, more or less, to a single uniform whether he’s in Los Angeles, Bangkok, New York or London. The executive producer of the new Whitney Houston documentary “Whitney: Can I Be Me,” and an upcoming one on Cecil Beaton, Finch is also a founding shareholder of Chucs Dive & Mountain Shop in London, and head of the brand consultancy Finch & Partners.

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Charles Finch’s Background

Pink Sands

Co-Owner

2014 - Present

London, UK

Charles, in partnership with Sony, owns the Pink Sands production company, which works across both television and film. Forthcoming projects include a Showtime production on the life of Whitney Houston and Christopher Hampton adaptation of Edith Wharton's "Custom of the Country" project with Scarlett Johansson. He is also exec-producing Cecil Beaton directed by Lisa Vreeland.

CHUCS Bar and Grill

Founder

Aug 2014 - Present

London, UK

In 2011 Charles founded the brand Chucs, which includes both Chucs Bar and Grill and Chucs Dive and Mountain Shop in Mayfair. In January he will open an additional shop and restaurant in Notting-Hill.

CHUCS Dive and Mountain Shop

Founder and CEO

Jan 2011 - Present

London, UK

Chucs was inspired by both his legendary climbing grandfather, George Ingle-Finch’s early mountain technical equipment and by his father Peter Finch's swimwear and style from the 60's. CHUCS flagship store is at 31 Dover Street, Mayfair.

Finch's Quarterly Review

Founder and CEO

Jan 2009 - Present

London, UK

Finch's Quarterly Review was published for five years - and is presently being developed as a platform.

The Finch & Partners Corporate Creative

Founder

Jan 2005 - Present

London, UK

Charles is the Founder and Creative Director of the Finch & Partners Corporate Creative Agency, a global creative brand consultancy which represents and advises some of the world’s most distinctive brands and institutions within the political, cultural, philanthropic and entertainment sectors. F&P have offices in London, Paris, Hong Kong, Bangkok and New York.

William Morris Agency

Head of International Operations

Jan 1997 - Dec 2004

London, UK

The William Morris Agency (also known as WMA) held the record of being the longest-running entertainment talent agency, spanning 109 years. It represented some of the most well-known entertainers of the 20th century across mediums like television, music and film. In April 2009, WMA merged with the Endeavor Talent Agency to form William Morris Endeavor.

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Other Business Interests

Dean & Deluca

Chairman

Jul 2015 - Present

New York, US

This July Charles and his business partner Sorapoj Techaskraisri joined the board of Dean and DeLuca, a chain of upscale grocery stores established in New York City. They plan to build the brand on a global scale, with extensive and accelerated expansion planned over the next three years.

MUBI

Board Member

New York, US

MUBI is a subscription video on demand service that took film curation to the next level by offering just 30 handpicked gems online. Every day one is added to the list, and one drops off the bottom. The quality of the choices means its members can watch a masterpiece or take a confident chance on a film they may not have heard of.

Giles Deacon

Board Member

London, UK

Giles Deacon is a British fashion designer. He launched his first collection for GILES at the 2004 London Fashion Week and was named "Best New Designer" at the British Fashion Awards. Deacon's designs have been met with critical acclaim and have sparked a renewed interest in London fashion.

Assouline

Board Member

New York, US

Assouline is the premier brand on luxury, offering a wide variety of books and more. Founded in 1994 by Prosper and Martine Assouline. It has published about 1,500 titles on subjects including architecture, art, design, fashion, gastronomy, lifestyle, photography and travel

Battle for Haditha

Executive Producer

Hollywood, US

Produced in 2007, the Battle of Haditha is a film directed by British director Nick Broomfield. Using a documentary style to dramatise real events, the film is based on the Haditha killings in Iraq.

Never Ever

Actor and Director

Hollywood, US

Written and Directed by Charles Finch, Never Ever is an independent film about a British couple who move to Paris. Starring Charles Finch, Jane March and Sandrine Bonnaire.

Bad Girls

Producer

London, UK

Bad Girls is an American western film produced by Charles Finch starring Drew Barrymore, Andie MacDowell and Madeleine Stowe.

Where Sleeping Dogs Lie

Director and Writer

Hollywood, US

Where Sleeping Dogs Lie is a thriller film directed by Charles Finch starring Sharon Stone, Tom Sizemore and Dylan McDermott.

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Charles Finch’s Education

Gordonstoun