Colin CowieCEO + Founder at Colin Cowie LifestyleSpeaker
Profile
For four decades, renowned event designer and producer Colin Cowie has crafted some of the world’s most iconic celebrations. From royal weddings and hotel grand openings to brand launches and global business conferences, his visionary touch has defined events for a client list that includes Oprah Winfrey, Jerry Seinfeld, Ryan Seacrest, Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Kim Kardashian, and Nicole Kidman, as well as heads of state, foreign dignitaries, and titans of business.
Having traveled more than 16 million miles in pursuit of the finest and most authentic experiences, Cowie orchestrates every detail to deliver unforgettable moments. He also consults with developers and hoteliers, creating immersive programmed entertainment and transformative customer service strategies.
An authority on stylish living, Cowie is a celebrated television personality, with eight years on The CBS Morning Show, eight years on NBC’s Today Show, seven years on the HSN Network, and five years hosting his own show on the WE Network. He is the author of 11 books on lifestyle and entertaining, including The Gold Standard: Giving Your Customers What They Didn’t Know They Wanted.
In 2020, Cowie launched Thrive Hospitality, a company dedicated to redefining the hospitality experience. A Miami resident, he is currently designing and consulting on major projects in New York, Miami, Las Vegas, and Hong Kong.
Colin sits on the board of several philanthropic organizations focusing on arts, education, healthcare and mentorship programs in South Africa and is devoted to supporting young people create a better future for themselves. His charities include: Lalela, Ubuntu Pathways, and Infinite Family.