"In a world where some indulge in lavish fashion or savor exquisite five-course meals at Michelin-starred restaurants, Neiman Marcus CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck has cultivated a deep affection for his own epitome of luxury: wine. "The one thing I really love-and my true luxury-is wine," van Raemdonck told Fortune. For the 51-year-old CEO, wine is more than just a beverage-it embodies "a social moment." van Raemdonck never indulges alone, sharing the luxury with his husband and friends."
"6:15 a.m.: Residing on Long Island, van Raemdonck starts his day by dedicating the first hour to personal well-being. He meditates, stretches, and focuses on mindfulness before diving into plans for his family and his business. "Starting the day with a thank you is the best way for me to remind me that the day will be great," he says."
Geoffroy van Raemdonck values wine as his defining luxury and treats it as a shared social experience with his husband and friends. He studies vintages and options in a wine cellar and names Pontet-Canet from Pauillac as a favorite. Van Raemdonck balances wine appreciation with outdoor hobbies including swimming, skiing, boating, and horseback riding, viewing the outdoors as forces on body and nature. He leads Neiman Marcus Group, a $5 billion-a-year luxury retailer, after prior roles at Louis Vuitton, St. John Knits, and Ralph Lauren. His day begins at 6:15 a.m. with meditation, stretching, mindfulness, and family breakfast.
Read at Fortune
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]