Bachelor’s in Hospitality Management and a postgraduate degree in Business Administration, both from Cyprus. Grew up around Nepal’s expedition-travel industry, built on his father’s leadership of Himalayan journeys dating back to the early 1980s. Went on to serve as General Manager of Mountain Lodges of Nepal, leading the brand’s rebranding and consolidation under Sherpa Hospitality, and contributed to the opening of Shinta Mani Mustang, prior to moving to the US and co-founding Compasskin.