Who is Privé Event Planning?

Privé Event Planning, Inc is an event coordinating, marketing and public relations company with over 10 years of combined experience. Our team consists of 50 to 100 full-time and part-time employees that specialize in all aspects of event planning: marketing, providing entertainment, promotions, event organizing, castings, venue procurement and strategic nightlife analysis, etc. Privé’s exclusive social network consists of a professional elite crowd who frequent the chicest venues in New York City. Privé guarantees the highest standard of class and elegance. Our most exceptional attribute is that we pride ourselves in warranting our promise.

Sanjay La Forest: Founder, Owner
Attended St. John’s University with a major in economics and a minor in pre-law, Sanjay La Forest is one of the founders of Privé Event Planning, Inc. Sanjay’s entrepreneurial nature originated while coordinating events at his father’s catering hall, “Donna Marie’s” on Long Island. He hosted events ranging from band performances, corporate events, weddings, fashions shows, comedy nights with Comic View comedians, while hosting the most exclusive parties on Long Island. With an exceptional inclination towards marketing and sales, Sanjay is a former real estate broker and was also the marketing director at his father’s telecommunications firm. With Sanjay's innate ability he has furthered his event planning expertise to New York City most exclusive venues and events . Sanjay’s innate ability to market and organize events with his team seeks to accommodate his clients with the finest event.

Francis Mercier: Founder, President, DJ (www.francismercier.com)
Francis Mercier is finishing his studies at Brown University majoring in applied mathematics and economics. Francis co-founded Privé Event Planning, alongside his cousin, Sanjay. Francis is also a prominent DJ at some of the most distinctive venues in New York City, Miami, Boston & Providence. His sounds are suitable to any party and age; ranging from House, Dance and Disco. Francis is a versatile disc jockey capable of pleasing everyone. His venture of being a DJ has led him to play at some of the most sought after nightclubs in NYC such as Skyroom, Juliet Supper Club, W Hotel Rooftop, Greenhouse, Ajna (Buddha Bar), Studio XXI, Mr West, Marquee, Hudson Terrace and many more. Francis maintains a level of excellence at whathever endeavors he strives for. With his experience, professionalism and preparation, Francis guarantees a winning event.