Yves de Contades is the Director of the eXcellence Group. Marketing luxury companies for over 25 years, developing brands to better share their craftsmanship, heritage, pedigree, performance, ethos and quality. He has been featured in Forbes, Vogue & Bentley Magazine amongst others.

Emily Wills is the finest Project Director we have ever come across, if you need something done, however big, however detailed, she gets it done, nothing is impossible! She is also in charge of our designers for all magazines and print.

Donna is a personable and genuine Account Director who is adept at understanding a clients needs. She owned a high profile recruitment company in The City, before moving into luxury marketing. She believes in providing clients with the very best service, whatever the budget.

Tim is one of the foremost Luxury Experts in the UK. His knowledge of the luxury and travel industries is encyclopedic. Urbane and charming, he is much loved in the luxury industry for his trusted opinion and passion for the finer things in life. He travels extensively and is most happy tearing around a ski slope or networking luxury events.

Annabel is the Account Director at the eXcellence Group dedicated to caring for our clients and ensuring that the work is of the highest standards. She is extremely well informed and a vital part of creative and strategic planning. Annabel spent many years at Freemantle Media then worked in the States, bringing more global expertise to our team.

Martin Gutteridge is the Content Creator for the eXcellence Group, creating and writing content on travel, luxury and world affairs. Martin is a seasoned traveller spending most of his time between airports and his laptop, pinging content back from some new exotic location. Always a pleasure to work with and a valued member of the team.

Tracey Mann is our Beauty Expert and one of the industry’s most trusted make-up artists covering the latest trends. Her celebrity clients include Carey Mulligan, Lea Seydoux, Nicole Kidman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Hilary Swank, Juliette Binoche, Monica Bellucci, Charlotte Rampling, Kristen Scott-Thomas, Eva Green, Emanuelle Beart, Emanuelle Seigner, Diane Kruger and Milla Jovovich.

Ramy is an award-winning travel journalist and destination PR consultant with over 20 years of tourism industry experience under his belt. He has written for Al-Jazeera (English); The Sunday Independent; Business Traveller and The Business Travel Magazine; Epoch Times; and The Luxury Channel amongst others. 2018 & 19 Finalist - Business Travel Journalism Awards.

Roger Aitken is our Financial Markets & Wealth Expert who covers exchanges, trading and financial technology. He is a former Financial Times writer and also writes on travel and luxury events, contributing regularly to Forbes and has won many awards for his work in travel and finance. He keeps the whole office regularly updated on the financial markets and wealth planning.

Miranda is our Fashion & Beauty Editor for International Excellence Magazine and is in charge of the fashion for print & online. A personal celebrity & editorial stylist, she believes in the power of a pair of heels and a slick of the right lippy. Her energy and passion for fashion are infectious and she is a joy to work with.

Ross is aLuxury Brand expert, with 30 years of experience working with the leading companies in the luxury sector. Brilliant at building relationships with clients, supporting their needs and identifying new business opportunities, drawing on his vast knowledge of global brands. Open, honest and charming, a client favourite.