Carine joined Christie & Co in May 2005, having previously worked for a private equity fund as a portfolio management analyst. Before this, she spent four years working as a Senior Consultant with the London branch of  HVS International.  Based in London, Carine manages the development of the hospitality consultancy services across Europe, working with 30 dedicated consultants. She has extensive experience in directing feasibility studies, commercial due diligence, strategic reviews and advisory projects throughout the UK and Europe. She leads detailed research and analytical studies offering strategic advice on the hospitality and leisure markets.  Along with her team, she supports the corporate agency and investment teams as well as the Christie & Co advisory team. Carine holds an MBA in International Hotel Management from IMHI – a joint programme between Cornell University, Ithaca, and ESSEC business school, Paris. She also has a BSc (Hons) degree in Hotel Management.