Joe brings nearly 20 years of business development and management consulting experience to E|H, having led teams at dozens of Fortune 500 clients while at Randstad, Alvarez & Marsal, and EY-Parthenon. As a traveler, Joe has curated a deep and personal love for hospitality over the years, connecting with people around the world through shared and memorable culinary experiences. At home in New York, Joe enjoys the city's diverse restaurant scene, especially Empowered's partners and clients. Joe earned a BSc in mechanical engineering from Boston University and an MBA in strategy, with honors, from the University of Notre Dame. In addition, Joe is a PMI-certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) and an ISM Certified Professional Supply Manager (CPSM®).
Ideal Restaurant Experience
There is a Danish term, hygge, that means warmth, coziness, and contentment - the feelings you get when laughing with close friends and family, or enjoying a restful nap on a rainy Sunday. There's nothing I love more in a restaurant than those feelings. A comfortable, quiet place - with soft lighting, cozy seating, warm colors, and velvety textures - has such an impact on an evening out. The ambiance sets the stage for delicious drinks, tasty food, and great conversation, and I feel content.
What does creating workplaces where people thrive mean to you?
To thrive at work, people must feel included, important, capable, and challenged. A workplace where the camaraderie of a team and the collective pursuit of an ambitious goal are prioritized. When a company can offer its employees these opportunities, the business will take care of itself.
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