A graduate of the Montepellier Business School, Julien Legeard began his career in the construction and architectural services industry in 2006 as a showroom manager for Me Dupont, Inc., in New York City. In this position, he managed a 22,000-square-foot showroom at the New York Design Center featuring high-end bronze chandeliers, wall sconces, and other luxury fixtures. In 2007, Julien Legeard left Me Dupont to take a position as a project manager with New Jersey metalwork shop La Forge De Style, a position in which he managed more than 15 high-end retail and residential construction projects.

In 2011, Julien Legeard joined Les Metalliers Champenois (LMC) Corp. in Paterson, New Jersey, as president. Managing a team of 25 employees, he supervised more than two dozen major projects, including the 2013 design/build of the Tiffany and Co. flagship store in New York City.

Since 2014, Mr. Legeard has led The Prestige Group, a construction services and consulting company in New York. Under his direction, the company works with clients to envision and complete construction projects utilizing a network of skilled craftsmen around the world.

Outside of his work with The Prestige Group, Julien Legeard is an active member of the French business community in the United States. In addition to holding membership in the French-American Chamber of Commerce, he has been recognized as a French Trade Advisor and French Young Leader.