Called “One of New York’s most connected editor-storytellers” by the Financial Times, David built his reputation as an authority on food, travel and style as a Contributing Editor at Condé Nast Traveler, Vogue Living, and as a frequent contributor to T, WSJ Magazine, and Bon Appétit. Raised in Brisbane, Australia, he began his career working with iconic American restaurateur, author and activist Alice Waters at Chez Panisse. Condé Nast Traveler has described David as having “an unrivaled black book of contacts,” which he brings to overseeing the planning of PRIOR’s experiences and itineraries.

Hallie Neumann has over a decade of experience in the bespoke travel world. She's lived abroad and worked in Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro and Barcelona and is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese. She brings a wellness focus and strong connection with nature to the PRIOR team; one of her favorite trips was a yoga retreat in the Portuguese countryside at São Lourenço do Barrocal.

Vanessa has built a career crafting experiences and creative programs for brands and fashion partners, previously at Barneys New York and Vanity Fair, and is currently dreaming up new Nomadic Clubhouses around the globe. A Los Angeles native fluent in Spanish and French, she spent the last ten years living in Spain and New York City. She is now back in L.A. picking up flowers at the farmers market, throwing dinner parties and exploring new neighborhoods in search of great food and inspiring shops.

In 2007 Marc quit his job on Wall Street to invest in and create businesses that gave him a deeper meaning to his pursuits. He has lived, worked and invested in businesses in the US, the UK, Australia, Denmark, India and Vietnam; besides PRIOR, he's been an owner of restaurants (noma and Le Pain Quotidien) and ranches (the Australian Agriculture Company). Through his travels, he has made a deeper connection to the people and places he came to love, which became inspirations for launching PRIOR. He speaks fluent Dutch and rusty French and has helped raise two adventurous teenage travelers.