Today’s entrepreneur is a man on the move – if not always literally, then certainly in terms of status. Making his mark in the UK’s City boardrooms, San Fran’s Silicon Valley and the leading design houses of Milan, this modern professional is just as likely to be a creative director as he is a CEO. He lives to impress, has peerless taste, exacting standards and an insatiable appetite for the very finest things in life.

This is the man who has earned his reputation by having an instinct for what works, making fast, smart decisions and pulling them off with cool confidence. It’s a talent that extends way beyond the boardroom, studio or courthouse. Every aspect of the successful entrepreneur’s life is about perfecting the detail – from the clothes he wears to the flawless decoration of his apartment, immaculate cut of his fitness kit and meticulously researched calibre of his social haunts.

So how do you raise your game when buying gifts for a high-flyer? Fortunately there are plenty of brands and exclusive products that meet his penthouse-high standards.

Material benefits

This man may have it all in terms of talent, charm and success, but when it comes to designer clothing, limited-edition products and exclusive accessories he’s always in the market for more. Being a man whose time is precious, he favours online shopping over high-street buys. As such his go-to destination is exclusive online retailer Mr Porter, where a peerless range of artisanal craftsmanship, original design and outstanding performance always piques his interest. But it’s the materials used that will often clinch the deal. Lustrous spun silk and brushed cashmere top his clothing list. Heritage and provenance also rank highly – think the finest Italian leather for footwear, belts and bags, and Swiss engineering for timepieces.

As for accessories, he likes to break rules, experimenting with new looks and shaking up classic styling with a shot of personality. He may be traditional enough to wear cufflinks, but only if they make a design statement. He’ll ring the changes with rose gold, a flash of bold colour or an intriguing shape or motif to catch the eye.

On the rare occasions he’s not sealing deals in the workplace, the modern professional is still out to impress. Even a modest evening at home with friends will feature vintage wine poured from crystal decanters and caviar presented in mother-of-pearl bowls. A late-night game of chess will see him not only blindside his opponent with his next move, but also with his choice of board. Strikingly original, it is likely to be crafted from Carrara marble, fine wood or leather, with beautifully cast or carved pieces honed into iconic shapes.

Smooth mover

In every sense a high-flyer, the entrepreneur is a consummate traveller and wherever he goes he takes the best with him. Portable items with first-class credentials therefore make the perfect gift, so steer your search online where designer retailer Mr Porter will not only point you in all the right directions but also offer expert advice. You might, for example, choose to appeal to your man’s innate sense of classic style with a designer leather writing set. Or give an appreciative nod to his immaculate grooming by furnishing him with a set of travel-friendly, handcrafted shaving tools. Choose ones made by a heritage brand that combines time-honoured tradition with the finest materials and cutting-edge performance.

Speaking of performance, our man naturally has impeccable taste in music. When it comes to listening in his free time, he wouldn’t dream of allowing a creative masterpiece to filter out of anything less than a work of art. So treat him to the finest sound quality with neat wireless earphones or statement headphones. Or go all out to impress with limited-edition, compact speakers that both look and sound the part. Select ones finished with gold leaf that’s been hand-applied by Parisian artisans and you’re guaranteed to hit the right note.