Barry Tong is the Founder and CEO of Sol Retail, one of Amazon’s largest global beauty businesses. Starting entirely from scratch without loans or investment, he has grown Sol Retail into a £20 million turnover company, with ambitious plans to scale to £50 million within the next three years. His achievements have been recognised through the King’s Award for Enterprise and as a regional winner of the Great British Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Alongside building his business, Barry is a Department for Business and Trade Export Champion, helping UK companies expand internationally. He frequently speaks at live and digital events, sharing practical insights on scaling from start-up to multi-million turnover, and continues to mentor and inspire entrepreneurs looking to succeed in global marketplaces.