I’ve just moved from New York to Dubai to lead real estate for a US based company called Flow (founded by Adam Neumann, the founder of WeWork, where I worked previously). I’m incredibly grateful to have worked with amazing people and brands most of my life; feel the next step would be creating something new by myself.

I’ve been told 1833 offers a unique community in Dubai, one where the worlds of culture and the arts - as well as business and government come together. That’s incredibly appealing to someone like me (who after living in NY, Singapore and London) has always felt as though he straddles different interests and cultures. I’d hope to add to the community by bringing some of the amazing people I’ve worked with (the likes of Peter Marino, Daniel Arsham, Daniel Boulud, and more) as speakers or contributors; perhaps helping create an in-house publication, and more.

I’m obsessed with all things design and architecture. Love old buildings, handmade tiles (random, I know!), mixing different shades of paint to create something new… I’m fortunate I get to do this in my day job.