Joe brings over 20 years of client service experience to E|H, managing key accounts at Randstad in his early career and leading strategic, high impact consulting projects at Alvarez & Marsal, Acquis Consulting Group and EY-Parthenon. Through decades of business travel, Joe has curated a deep and personal appreciation for hospitality, sharing meals and experiences with clients, colleagues and friends around the world. At home in NYC, Joe enjoys the city's diverse restaurant scene and especially loves visiting Empowered's clients with the team. Joe earned a BSc in mechanical engineering from Boston University and an MBA in strategy from the University of Notre Dame, is a PMI-certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) and is an ISM Certified Professional Supply Manager (CPSM®).

What is your ideal restaurant experience?

The Danish term, hygge, describes my ideal experience - warm, cozy, and inviting. There's nothing I love more in a restaurant. A comfortable, quiet place - with soft lighting, warm colors, and well-designed acoustics - has a tremendous impact on an evening. The ambiance sets the stage for delicious drinks, tasty food, and meaningful connections.

What does creating workplaces where people thrive mean to you?

To thrive at work, people must feel included, supported, capable, and challenged - in a workplace that celebrates the camaraderie of a team and drives everyone's effort towards pursuing ambitious goals. Our goal at Empowered is to create an environment for our team that does just that.