Awa Malina Stelter Appointed to CPHFW Executive Board

Copenhagen Fashion Week has announced the appointment of Awa Malina Stelter, Co-Founder of OpéraSport to the Copenhagen Fashion Week Executive Board.

Copenhagen Fashion Week is delighted to welcome Awa Malina Stelter to the Copenhagen Fashion Week Executive Board. Awa will commence her role alongside current board members of Cecilie Ingdal, Editor-in-Chief, Elle Denmark; Charlotte Egelund, CEO, Fashion Society; Jens Obel Jørgensen, Owner & CEO, DK Company Group; Niels Eskildsen, Founder & CEO, Designers Remix; Thomas Klausen, CEO, Danish Fashion & Textile.

Cecilie Thorsmark, CEO Copenhagen Fashion Week notes:

“After several meetings with Awa Malina Stelter, I am convinced that we have found the ideal profile for the board. Her experience in leading a recognised and impactful brand through challenges such as COVID-19 and the inflation crisis, while emerging stronger, is incredibly impressive, and I am confident that we will be able to draw heavily on her expertise. Additionally, Awa has an in-depth understanding of both the business and design perspectives of the fashion industry, which will also be a great asset for us as we continue to develop Copenhagen Fashion Week.”

Thomas Klausen, CEO Danske Mode & Textil and Chairperson of the Copenhagen Fashion Week Executive Board, notes:

"It is a great pleasure to welcome Awa Malina Stelter to the executive board of Copenhagen Fashion Week. Through her role as co-founder of OpéraSport, we are being joined by a talented professional from an emerging brand – someone who understands what it takes to grow a young brand in a complex industry. I have no doubt that Awa will make a positive contribution to our mission and strengthen our future development of Copenhagen Fashion Week."

Awa Malina Stelter, Co-Founder, OpéraSport

Awa Malina Stelter is the co-founder OpéraSport, a fashion brand launched in November 2019, dedicated to responsible garment creation. With over five years at the company, Awa Malina Stelter has shaped its vision of of redefining the perception of responsible fashion. Before founding OpéraSport, Awa worked in design and production since 2012, with over six years in brand and marketing development.

Awa started her career as a freelance fashion designer for over seven years, collaborating with major brands. She holds a master's in Management of Creative Business Processes from Copenhagen Business School complemented by further education from design academies. This blend of creative and business expertise has been pivotal to her entrepreneurial success.