Amy Downes Powell
About Amy Downes Powell
Amy Downes Powell is a Senior Account Manager in Business Development at Milliken & Company, where she has worked since 2015. With a strong background in architecture and interior design, she engages with the design community in London to promote Milliken's flooring solutions.
Current Role at Milliken & Company
Amy Downes Powell serves as a Senior Account Manager in Business Development at Milliken & Company. She has held this position since 2015, accumulating nine years of experience in this role. Based in London, she operates out of Milliken's showroom located at 5 Berry Street, near Barbican tube station in Clerkenwell. In her current role, she engages with the architectural and design community, focusing on promoting Milliken's design-led commercial carpet tiles and luxury vinyl tile (LVT).
Professional Background
Amy Downes Powell has a diverse professional background in the architectural and design sectors. She began her career as an Architectural Assistant Part I at Baily Garner LLP from 2003 to 2006. She then worked as an Architectural Assistant Part II at OPEN Architecture from 2007 to 2009. Following her architectural roles, she transitioned into sales, holding positions such as Commercial Project Account Manager at Silent Gliss and Sales Business Development Manager at 3form. Before joining Milliken, she worked as a Key Account Manager at Desso from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Amy Downes Powell has a strong educational background in architecture and marketing. She earned a BA Hons in Architecture from the University of Greenwich, completing her studies from 2000 to 2003. She furthered her education with a Master's degree in Interior Design from the University of Westminster from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, she studied at King's College London, where she achieved an MSc in Marketing from 2021 to 2023 and a Post Graduate Certificate in Marketing from 2021 to 2022. She also completed the MBA Essentials Course at The London School of Economics and Political Science in 2021.
Engagement in the Architectural Community
Amy Downes Powell actively engages with the architectural and design community in London. Her experience on both sides of the architectural and design industry has informed her approach to business development at Milliken. She focuses on building relationships and promoting Milliken's flooring solutions, leveraging her background in architecture and interior design to connect with industry professionals.