About

Where culture meets distinction.

Sentinel Elite Club is a private cultural and social club — part European members’ club, part salon, part journal — for women and men who live with art, music, places and good company, and take them seriously.

Our Ethos

The True Power of Sentinel Elite Club (SEC)

former (CBP) Circle of Beautiful People International

True greatness lies not in pride, but in humility; not in power over others, but in peace within ourselves. It is reflected in the harmony we create, the kindness we show, and the respect we give to those around us.

Since 2010, the true strength of Sentinel Elite Club (SEC) former Circle of Beautiful People International, has never been defined by status, wealth, or appearances. Its greatest asset has always been the genuine brotherhood of members who have organically grown together, united by shared values, loyalty, and a bond that time has only strengthened.

Over the years, life has moved forward. Many have married, raised families, watched their children grow, and become leaders in the business world. Yet, beyond success and achievement, what truly matters is remaining grounded in who we are, being proud of our roots, and never feeling the need to pretend to be someone we are not.

SEC is more than a club. It is a brotherhood built on authenticity, dignity, and a noble spirit. A brotherhood that carries itself with pride, embraces an aristocratic attitude of elegance and distinction, yet understands that true nobility begins with humility, integrity, and respect for others.

Real strength is found in being at peace with yourself, living in harmony with the world around you, and choosing kindness even when life challenges you. It is about standing tall without looking down on others, leading without arrogance, and remaining faithful to your principles without losing your humanity.

So, think deeply. Think with your heart. Walk with the courage of a warrior of light. Let your actions speak louder than your words, your character shine brighter than your status, and your humanity remain greater than your pride.

Be proud of who you are. Honour where you come from. Respect the journey of others. And never lose the light within you. Because the true legacy of SEC is not simply the years we have shared, but the lives we have built, the families we cherish, the values we uphold, and the brotherhood we continue to nurture.

Since 2010, together by choice, united by values, and strengthened by time.

Sentinel Elite Club — A brotherhood of character, distinction, and light, in the service of humanity.

Our Story · Since 2010

The club has gathered since 2010. It was founded as Circle of Beautiful People International (CBP), and continues today as Sentinel Elite Club.

Its ladies’ society, Sentinel Ladies Society, is part of the club.

Elegance • Excellence • International Relations

The house

Simple, elegant, and unhurried.

The club keeps to a few things and does them properly: a Journal written slowly, a private programme of dinners, evenings, visits and salons, and a membership — the Circle — that begins with a recommendation.

Its manners are those of an old European club — discretion, hospitality and a preference for conversation over display.

01 — Culture

Culture as a way of life

Art, music, places and the table — not as events to attend but as the substance of a well-lived life.

02 — Distinction

Quiet by design

Distinction is restraint, not volume. The club, the Journal and the evenings are built to be understated.

03 — Discretion

What is private stays private

No member is named, pictured or quoted without consent. The club’s conversations belong to the club.

In plain terms

What this is, and who it is for.

The club

The Circle, in three levels.

Membership is the Circle, held at one of three levels by annual subscription. A candidate is recommended by three existing members; those who know no member yet may apply, and the club decides.

The members

Those who collect, convene, create and keep.

Collectors, diplomats, artists, founders, philanthropists and the stewards of old houses — and anyone who shares their curiosity. The club asks about interests, not credentials.

The Journal

A magazine that becomes a room.

The Journal writes about people, art, places and the art of living; the private programme takes its readers there. The same sensibility runs through both.

Leadership

The people who lead the house.

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Philippe Baltz Nielsen

Sentinel Executive Group Ltd.

Philippe Baltz Nielsen is an international business leader, strategic advisor, and trusted architect of global relationships, dedicated to connecting influential individuals, institutions, investors, family offices, luxury brands, and corporate leaders through meaningful partnerships that transcend borders.

As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sentinel Executive Group Ltd, he has established a distinguished international platform focused on strategic business facilitation, investment connectivity, executive networking, and cross-border commercial development. Under his leadership, the organization serves as a catalyst for international collaboration, bringing together visionary entrepreneurs, private investors, corporate executives, and decision-makers.

His approach rests on a simple conviction: that the most valuable partnerships begin with trust, discretion and a genuine understanding of each party’s ambitions. Introductions are made with care and with purpose, so that every connection can grow into a relationship of lasting value for everyone involved.

With Sentinel Elite Club, this philosophy finds a private cultural and social setting — a circle in which members meet not only to do business, but to share culture, conversation and the art of living, and in which relationships formed at the table can become collaboration across borders.

Chief Operating Officer

Jasmina Marinković

International Business Development · Strategic Partnerships

Jasmina Marinković is an international business development and strategic partnerships professional based in Germany, with an academic background spanning Sports Academy, Law and International Management.

Her professional path has developed at the intersection of international business, technology, strategic partnerships and high-level relationship building. She has worked with international companies and private networks, developing business opportunities, establishing partnerships and connecting people and organisations across different markets and cultures.

Jasmina currently serves as COO – International Business Development, Strategic Partnerships at Sentinel Elite Club. In this role she brings structure and personal attention to the club’s international relationships, guided by the conviction that lasting partnerships rest on reliability, discretion and mutual respect.

Website Design

The creator of this site.

Scientist · Inventor · Educator

Prof. Dr Dragan Milošević

“The finest ideas, like the finest ascents, reward patience, precision, and the courage to begin where others hesitate.”

A full professor, scientist and inventor, Prof. Dr Dragan Milošević brings a researcher’s rigour and a creator’s curiosity to everything he undertakes. His interests range widely — from science and higher education to chess, alpine climbing and sport — united by a single conviction: that mastery is built through structure, patience and character rather than display.

Based in the United States, he is drawn to the meeting point of intellect and elegance. He designed the digital presence of Sentinel Elite Club in that spirit — discreet, considered, and enduring.