We're on a mission to raise

100M

Our DNA is deeply rooted in hospitality.
Over the last fifteen years, we've opened the doors to luxury properties around the world for
over 250,000 guests. Now, we're bringing our innovative approach to fundraising.

We've crossed oceans
to find the world's top talent

Diverse global team based across USA, Canada, UK, Europe, and Asia
Leading specialists with decades of experience in the luxury travel and hospitality industry
Founders and leaders from the world's most notable luxury villa companies

Our team shares
what makes LuxGive special

Our Core Values

At the heart of our organization is the underlying principle of being people-centered, showing genuine care and commitment to our fellow partners and team members, and actively giving back to our communities.

Integrity

We demonstrate integrity and transparency in our partnerships and product, and act with honesty, care, and respect toward others.

Dedication

We show dedication to our NPOs, partners, and guests with high-quality travel experiences and hands-on support every step of the journey.

Philanthropy

We pledge to actively and generously give back to our communities through company-wide philanthropy initiatives and social impact programs.

We created LuxGive through

Shared roads and passions

Over the last fifteen years, our executive team has served in leadership roles for some of the most successful private villa rental companies in the world. We've always shared a passion for philanthropy and believed there was a better way to leverage our luxury travel experience to help nonprofits.

Nicolas Meakins — Co-founder and CEO

Nic has over 15 years of executive experience in the luxury travel industry, creating and refining hospitality services at three of the most successful high-end, private vacation-rental companies: Luxury Retreats, TravelKeys and onefinestay.

Nicolas Meakins on LinkedIn
Bobby Gibson — Co-founder and Chairman

Prior to creating the founding vision for LuxGive, Bobby was the Co-Founder and CEO of Travel Keys, a world leader in luxury villa rentals. Travel Keys was acquired by the largest hotel chain in Europe, Accor Hotels. During his time at Accor Hotels, the hotel chain also acquired onefinestay, the world leader in luxury urban rentals. The two companies were merged under the onefinestay brand, and Bobby led them as CEO where he simultaneously directed vacation rental strategy for the hotel chain reporting to the CEO of Accor Hotels, Sebastien Bazin.

Bobby has also held a variety of advisory board positions in the vacation rental industry, including the Expedia Specialty Lodging Committee. Over the course of Bobby's career, the companies he led have generated over 200 million in revenue. Bobby is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.

Bobby Gibson on LinkedIn
Aurèle Chemy — Chief Information Officer

Aurèle is charged with building and scaling the company's digital infrastructure to achieve its fundraising mission. With years of experience at premier luxury hospitality brands, his work spans the intersection of travel & tech. Aurèle holds a Master in Engineering from IMT Atlantique, France.

Aurèle Chemy on LinkedIn
Lucy McQuaid — Chief Operating Officer

Lucy's passion for travel has led her to an international career in luxury hospitality. She has developed and implemented strategic operations to scale sales and servicing teams for a variety of luxury travel companies.

Lucy McQuaid on LinkedIn
Marius Ciuchete Paun — Co-Founder and VP of Brand

A Webby award-winning designer for premier luxury brands such as AccorHotels, Theia Couture, L'Oréal, and Sotheby's, Marius leads user-focused design teams and challenges digital trends.

His 20-year expertise transforms innovative vision into seamless brand experiences.

Marius Ciuchete Paun on LinkedIn

Proud to help 4,000+ partners
build better auctions and brighter futures

LuxGive made it so easy to offer an amazing vacation live auction item at our fundraiser and we even doubled up on it bringing an extra $3,100 at our event after the cost. I cannot wait to offer more trips through them. It's always such a hassle trying to find vacations through private owners, this takes all of the guesswork out of it and you know your winners will have a great time.

JODY WILLIAMS,
SOLVANG SCHOOL ARTS
& MUSIC FOUNDATIONS

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