Our story

Built by marketers who got tired of agencies that overpromise.

HQLuxe Labs was founded on a simple belief: premium brands deserve marketing partners who treat their growth with the same seriousness they do.

2019Founded
80+Clients served
$120M+Client revenue influenced
12Max active clients at any time
Why we exist

We built the agency we always wished existed.

We've seen it too many times — talented businesses handed off to junior account managers, buried in vanity metrics, and left wondering why their investment isn't moving the needle. HQLuxe Labs was built as the antidote.

Founded in 2019, we started as a two-person consultancy focused exclusively on performance marketing for premium brands. We grew by doing one thing exceptionally well: connecting strategy to measurable outcomes. No fluff. No filler. Just results.

Today we're a boutique team of senior specialists — each with deep expertise in their discipline — working with a deliberately small roster of clients so every engagement gets the attention it deserves.

What we stand for

The principles we don't compromise on.

Radical transparency

You'll always know exactly what we're doing, why we're doing it, and what it's producing. No black boxes.

Senior talent, always

Every client works directly with senior strategists. We don't pitch with experts and deliver with juniors.

Strategy before tactics

We don't launch campaigns before we understand your business. Every engagement starts with a deep strategic foundation.

Fewer clients, better work

We cap our client roster intentionally. Your account gets real attention — not a fraction of someone's divided focus.

The team

Senior specialists. No exceptions.

Helena Quist, Founder & Chief Strategist

Helena Quist

Founder & Chief Strategist

15 years building growth engines for premium brands across North America and Europe. Former VP of Marketing at two Series B startups. Helena leads strategy for every client engagement.

Luca Ferrante, Head of Paid Media

Luca Ferrante

Head of Paid Media

Managed over $40M in paid media spend across Google, Meta, and programmatic channels. Luca's obsession is finding the intersection of creative and data that drives real conversion.

Amara Osei, Brand & Creative Director

Amara Osei

Brand & Creative Director

Award-winning brand strategist with a background in luxury consumer goods. Amara leads all brand identity, visual strategy, and content direction for HQLuxe Labs clients.

James Whitfield, SEO & Content Lead

James Whitfield

SEO & Content Lead

Built organic search programs that have driven millions in attributable revenue. James specializes in technical SEO, content strategy, and topical authority for competitive markets.

Work with a team that's invested in your growth.