Stuart Winston

CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER & MANAGING DIRECTOR, PRIVÉ

Chief Experience Officer & Managing Director, Privé, Stuart is a master at curating the Lugano Experience. He’s responsible for creating the remarkable experiences for our clients and the companies’ partnerships. With his strong community relationships and luxury retail acumen, Lugano has forged and executed a business strategy that has been proven successful in multiple markets.

Stuart has over 20 years of experience in marketing, branding, leadership, and luxury retail. He started his career with The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company as a concierge, focused on creating VIP experiences for all guests. He has spent his entire career in luxury, with brands such as Gucci and Jil Sander and others in the luxury space, with positions that encompassed responsibility and greater leadership roles.

He then joined the Lugano Diamonds team in 2007 as VP of Sales & Marketing and has since played an integral part in creating and shaping the brand and client experience.

Stuart now focuses his attention on fostering relationships in both current and new markets, as well as playing an integral role in the launch of Lugano Privé, beginning with Newport Beach, ultimately expanding the brand across the country.

Stuart considers Newport Beach, California to be his own version of “paradise” and one of the “prettiest places in the world.” Although if he had the chance to live anywhere in the world for at least a few months out of the year, it would be the Kona Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii. He loves traveling, being immersed in new cultures, and exploring the beauties of the world.