In 2000, Quintessentially was but a promising start-up with a rapidly expanding contact list. I joined the young team as Business Development Manager in their London headquarters and, putting my language skills to work, took responsibility for negotiating and maintaining contractual relationships with the premier hotels, spas, restaurants and luxury retail outlets in my geographic domains of France, Italy & Benelux. After six months I became International Nightlife Manager and took on the challenge of establishing a network of preferential benefits for Q members at the top restaurants, bars and nightclubs in 15 of the world’s most vibrant cities.