Joe Poulin is the Founder and serves as President & Chief Executive Officer at Luxury Retreats International. He is also an Angel Investor. He founded Luxury Retreats in 1999, at the age of 17. Joe has taken his start-up - which originally listed just four properties, had no employees and was located in his bedroom - and turned it into one of the world's largest villa rental specialists. His entrepreneurial rise and achievements have been chronicled in the media and his vision and success have made him one of the most respected leaders in the industry. With a continued focus on quality and service, Joe has built a global team of over 150 travel enthusiasts and partners.