Aurore Martial

Experience

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  La Jonciere Real Estate

  Jul 2003 - Jul 2005

  Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

  Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions in France and in Germany.http://www.ljrep.com

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  BGC Partners

  Aug 2005 - Aug 2006

  Business Development Manager

  Covering Continental Europe

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  Citigroup

  Aug 2006 - May 2007

  Analyst - Investment Banking Group

  Covering Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa

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  Barclays Capital

  May 2007 - Aug 2010

  AVP Investment Banking (Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities)

  Covering the UK, France and Belgium.

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  Compagnie Financiere Tradition

  Sept 2010 - Jan 2013

  Interest Rate Options broker

  Covering French and Belgian markets.

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  Maternity Break

  Nov 2013 - Oct 2017

  Full-time Nappy Master — my most demanding (and rewarding) design project yet

  Four years leading the toughest leadership role of all: raising two tiny humans. Mastered crisis management, multitasking, and the fine art of negotiating with toddlers — all of which turned out to be perfect training for entrepreneurship.

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  Domus Venus

  Oct 2017 - Apr 2024

  Luxury Interiors Across Europe & the Middle East | Forbes-Recognised Designer

  Founder of Domus Venus, a luxury interior design studio delivering high-end residential projects in Europe and landmark commercial spaces in the Middle East. Known for bold concepts with meticulous detail, my work was recognised by Forbes as “The Interior Designer of the most jaw-dropping London Homes.”

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  The Zen Gates

  Aug 2025 - now

  Founder of Zen Gates | On a mission to make recharging in airports as normal as grabbing a coffee

  Airports are full of stress, noise, and under-used seats. We’re here to flip that script.The Zen Gates creates wellness pods in airports — not lounges, not random massage chairs, but a new category altogether. Think zero-gravity comfort, quick health boosts, and Virgin-style hospitality that makes travelers feel cared for instead of processed.For airports, we turn wasted space into revenue-generating passenger magnets. For travelers, we offer 20 minutes of calm, generosity, and a reason to look forward to the gate.Early days, big ambition: to broaden the wellness market in airports and make “recharging on the go” as normal as grabbing a coffee. Show less