IMW

Biography

Summer work in a wine shop before University lead me to work for Oddbins where my love of wines was kindled.

After graduating I spent 10 years working for Oddbins in branches in London during a period when the company pioneered the sale of Australian, Chilean and Greek wines in Britain. As a branch manager I was heavily involved in staff training and development.

In 2000 I joined Oddbins' marketing department writing principally for their website. I was then part of a project to gain bonded status for their warehouse.

In 2004 I joined Uvine as Logistics Manager, dealing with world-wide shipping.

From 2006-2008 I was Private Clients Manager for Top Selection, selling from a superb portfolio of small producers.

Subsequently I juggled a role at the 2009 International Wine Challenge with work for the WSET, freelance writing and the role of "stay-at-home dad".

I returned to a full-time role in the wine trade in 2010 as Coe Vintners' Fine Wine Manager.

I am married with two children and live in South East London.