The Judges 2010

John W. Bain, UK
John Bain has been a key figure at Brintons for 20 years and has guided the company's design team to unrivalled success during that time. He is currently Brinton's Global Commercial Design Director.

Montse Cuesta, Spain
Montse Cuesta is Chief Editor of Architectural Digest Spain, who has established the magazine as one of the leading international publications devoted to architecture and design.

James A. Ffrench, USA
James Ffrench, a director of Beauvais Carpets, New York - one of the world's leading galleries for antique and decorative carpets, tapestries and textiles.

Andreas Lübbe, Germany
Head of Purchasing for carpets and lamps at Möbel Rieger GmbH & Co. KG., Germany, is responsible for procurement, presentation of goods and advertising in all stores.

David Sorgato, Italy, Chair of the Judging Panel
Founder of the Michail Gallery in Milan, he retails a wide range of early and 19th century carpets and textiles, Islamic art and 'design' carpets.