Etienne is a graduate of Duke University (USA) and Sciences Po Paris (France). As a student, he developed a keen interest in wine, taking part in wine tasting student associations and working as a Summer intern for Parisian wine start-up O Château, currently one of the best wine bars in Paris.

Alongside his early career in management consulting, Etienne developed his wine knowledge through participation in numerous wine tastings and the pursuit of WSET training courses. He was awarded the WSET Diploma in 2017. Etienne now works for Pernod Ricard in Paris.