This International Women’s Day, Sofa Club celebrates the women shaping its future – five leaders driving the brand’s marketing, creative, PR, and buying strategy at a pivotal stage of growth.
In an industry historically led from the showroom floor, Sofa Club has built something different: a fashion-led, digital-first interiors brand where storytelling is strategy and community is currency. At the heart of that evolution are 5 inspiring women: Stephanie Rackley, Charlotte Taylor, Faye Leadbeater, Iliana Olymbios, and Monika Puccio.
These women are not only excelling in their fields, but actively empowering change, shaping the company’s direction, and inspiring the next generation of female leaders.
International Women’s Day is about recognising progress, championing leadership, and celebrating the women shaping industries from within. At Sofa Club, these five women are not simply contributing to the brand’s success – they’re helping define it.
Stephanie Rackley – The Marketing Leader
Stephanie, the newest member of Sofa Club, brings strategic clarity and long-term vision, overseeing group-wide marketing with a focus on sustainable growth, brand equity, and performance.
“Great marketing leadership is about vision, velocity, and backing bold ideas,” she says.
Her appointment marks not just growth for Sofa Club, but a continued investment in female leadership at the highest level, reinforcing that women can lead industries historically dominated by men.
Charlotte Taylor – The Social Architect
For Charlotte, social media is more than marketing. It’s community building in real time.
“Social media is our shop window, but it’s also where we invite people in,” she says.
As the strategist behind Sofa Club’s social presence, Charlotte has transformed the scroll into a lifestyle destination. From viral TikTok moments to culturally relevant influencer partnerships, she ensures the brand remains connected, relevant, and empowered in the digital space.
Faye Leadbeater – The Creative Visionary
If Charlotte architects the platform, Faye defines the aesthetic.
“I approach campaigns the way fashion houses do – bold, directional, unexpected.”
Under Faye’s creative direction, Sofa Club campaigns feel more like editorial spreads than furniture advertising. Her leadership shows how women can set trends and push industries forward, rather than simply follow them.
Iliana Olymbios – The Storyteller
As PR & Content Lead, Iliana has secured over 300 press placements in a single year, earning coverage across fashion and lifestyle titles like Grazia, Stylist, and Good Housekeeping.
“It’s not just about exposure, it’s about resonance,” she says.
Iliana ensures every campaign, feature, and thought-leadership piece reinforces Sofa Club’s cultural voice. Through her storytelling, she demonstrates how women can shape narratives and influence culture from within.
Monika Puccio – The Buyer with a Fashion Eye
As Director of Buying, Monika brings a fashion-first mindset to furniture.
“For me, buying isn’t just about trends. It’s about timelessness with a twist.”
Drawing on her background as a former fashion buyer, Monika curates collections that balance editorial appeal with commercial intelligence. Her leadership illustrates how women are redefining industries with vision, creativity, and strategy.
Together, these five women represent more than just departmental heads. They embody empowerment, vision, and forward-thinking leadership. Across marketing, creative, PR, and buying, they are shaping how Sofa Club grows, communicates, and evolves.
Tom O’Neill, Co-Founder of Sofa Club, says: “The women at Sofa Club aren’t just contributing to our growth, they’re shaping the future of the brand. Their vision, creativity, and leadership are driving our evolution, and we’re proud that their voices are leading the way.”
This International Women’s Day, Sofa Club proudly recognise the impact of women not only within its teams, but also at its leadership table. Their voices, ideas, and strategic direction are central to the company’s success, and to its future.
