Stephan Gnägi graduated from the renowned Hotel Management School in Lausanne. Stations in his professional career have included Geneva, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok and Mauritius. A trained chef, he held senior F&B roles with Hilton and Sheraton in the early years, and then senior management positions with One & Only, Mandarin Oriental and Raffles. In 2013 he founded Vive Hospitality in Singapore; the company supports hotel projects from market analysis to concept development and up to the opening. On behalf of private investors, family offices and corporate clients, the company brokers hotel real estate transactions with a focus on off-market assets that require close and personal commitment and the necessary discretion.

Stephan complements the competence of Lagalante Hüsler & Partner with his international experience and network, among other things.