Our Partners
and What They Say About Us
We collaborate with respected brands, hospitality groups, and independent venues that value clarity, discretion, and long-term partnership.
Our partners range from global luxury brands to leading hospitality destinations, united by a shared commitment to excellence, relevance, and sustainable growth.
1 Hotel – Tokyo
“Opening the hotel alongside Manuel was an exceptional experience. His deep market knowledge, strong industry network, and extensive expertise in luxury hospitality enabled us to secure the best partnerships while optimizing both guest experience and profitability. Manuel consistently places the guest journey at the center of every strategy. Through his international network, he helped us create and curate unique lifestyle events that significantly elevated our brand awareness and delivered truly memorable guest experiences.”
Alvin Aoyama, General Manager of Food & Beverage
Brother’s Bond
“Partnering with Manuel to develop Brother’s Bond has been a decisive advantage. His immediate understanding of our brand DNA, combined with his deep mastery of the local market, ensured we moved in the right direction from day one. He truly embodies the philosophy of ‘Think Global, Act Local.’ Manuel does not hesitate to challenge us as a brand — pushing us to better understand and adapt to the specificities of the market. With his strong local network, hands-on approach, and proactive mindset, he operates as a true extension of our team.”
Vincent Hanna, CEO, Co-Founder
Frerejean Frères
“Facing a demanding timeline for our Japan project, we turned to Manuel. His bespoke service, decisive guidance, and seamless execution ensured a successful outcome. We simply could not have achieved without his expertise.
Rodolphe Frerejean Frère Taittinger, Owner
Iconic Wineries
“Manuel’s transparency and clear guidance were invaluable. His entrepreneurial mindset and tailored approach enable him to turn complex challenges into tangible opportunities and measurable success.”
Paul Graham, Global Director
Sogrape
“Our collaboration with Manuel was both efficient and thoughtfully executed. His tailored, bespoke approach and genuine attention to detail translated into a highly successful outcome.”
Hugo Souto, APAC SOGRAPE Director
Evian
“Manuel’s support in developing Evian within the Prestige Trade Channel led to strong and meaningful progress. Beyond performance, his strategic guidance and market insights played a key role in helping Evian deepen its understanding of the Japanese market.”
Laura Krass, Senior Manager Asia Pacific