A graduate of ESC Bordeaux (Kedge) and ESM Saint-Cyr, he is an author and lecturer at universities and international events. A polyglot, he is fluent in French, English, Chinese and Cantonese. A certified trainer in Switzerland, he has 18 years' experience in the luxury goods industry, notably with Richemont and Kering, as well as 5 years as a director in a listed company. An expert in retail and selective distribution, he has developed his expertise between London, Paris, Hong Kong and Shanghai.