More than one Chapter

My career has taken me across industries, continents and disciplines, but the common thread has always been the same: a desire to learn, build and create meaningful experiences. I began my professional career in London after studying Finance and Economics in Paris, joining one of the city's leading boutique asset management firms and dividing my time between London and Paris. The work was intellectually stimulating, but something was missing. I realised I was far more interested in creating experiences than analysing them. So I made what many considered an unconventional decision: I left finance to pursue a career in food.

Following Passion Over Convention

I started at the bottom and worked my way through professional kitchens, learning the craft through hard work, long hours and an obsession with continuous improvement. That journey eventually led to an opportunity that would change the course of my career. I was recruited to work as a private chef for a billionaire entrepreneur, opening the door to a world very few people ever get to see. Over the following years, I travelled extensively, working in private households and extraordinary environments around the world, serving some of the most successful and influential individuals and families. Those experiences taught me lessons that extend far beyond hospitality: discretion, adaptability, emotional intelligence and the ability to consistently perform at the highest level.

Building Something of My Own

After years in private service, I founded my own boutique private chef business, delivering bespoke culinary experiences for clients across Sydney and Melbourne. Building the business gave me the opportunity to combine everything I loved about hospitality with entrepreneurship, leadership and creativity. It also reinforced something I had learned throughout my career: understanding people is one of the most valuable skills you can develop. Whether you're serving dinner, building a brand or leading a team, success begins with understanding what matters to others.

Hospitality, Creativity & Innovation

As markets evolved and technology increasingly shaped the way we live and work, I found myself drawn to another challenge. I returned to study, completing postgraduate qualifications in cybersecurity and expanding my knowledge into cloud technology and emerging digital systems. What surprised me most was how familiar it felt. The same skills that underpin exceptional hospitality — attention to detail, problem solving, systems thinking and continuous improvement — are equally valuable in technology. For me, innovation isn't about abandoning one discipline for another. It's about remaining curious enough to keep learning.