My Biography
I love life and following my passions which revolve around supporting the arts, animal rescue, collecting wine and cigars. I began my cigar journey many moons ago and started collecting several years ago. Within the arts, I have taken a role to enable museums, galleries, and collecting to be more open to a diverse group of people from various backgrounds and professions. I helped to establish the Young Ambassadors programme at the National Gallery and am a active committee member for Frieze 91. Further to the arts, I enjoy volunteering my time with dog rescue organisations, along with spoiling my two rescue French Bulldogs (Alaia and Missy Elliot). My role as an ambassador for Cigar Keep allows me to further my passion around cigars and make new relationships. I welcome the opportunity to learn more from the many wonderful global members, ideally over a shared smoke.
What is the worst cigar you’ve ever smoked?
I cringe when cigars aren’t smoked (kept) at the right humidity, too soft is often a disappointment.
What is your favourite cigar brand?
Partagas, Trinidad, Punch and Cohiba.
What is your favourite cigar accessory?
Besides my beautiful Elie Bleu humidor, it has to be my custom Zino two cigar travel pouch.
What is your favourite cigar shop?
Gerard in Geneve, always such friendly and efficient service.
What is your favourite lounge?
5 Hertford Street and the Lanesborough in London. Otherwise a nice setting with a beautiful view or simply surrounded by good company and music.
What is your favourite method of ignition?
Having a Cigar Master perfectly prepare my cigar.
What is your favourite cut?
Straight, but maybe I can be persuaded otherwise.