Barry Dick is one of a small group of winemaker MW's with extensive retail commercial experience. His professional life has developed towards promoting systemic positive change in the wine industry. Over the course of 25 years in the industry Barry has developed a specialised blend of wine production and commercial experience and qualifications with a strong knowledge of many key export markets. Completing a breadth of relevant specialist studies; a BSc in Food Science, an MBA in European Food Marketing, a Post Graduate Diploma in Winemaking, Masters in Wine as well as continued professional development in sustainability . Working in both winemaking and commercial development for wine producers and wine retailers . Holding roles such as Chief Commercial winemaker for Accolade wines and Wine Sourcing for Sainsburys and Waitrose UK retailers; now working for Fero Drinks a FinTech company providing capital and supply chain infrastructure solutions to the drinks industry. Spending much of his education and working life overseas is also fluent in French.

Current employer: Fero

Primary area(s) of work: Trade, Strategy

Industry sector(s): International trade, Market access, Wine business strategy, Finance & Technology

Wine styles: Champagne, Sparkling wine, Still red, Still rosé, Still white, Still wines

Wine region expertise: Argentina, Australia, Bordeaux, California, Casblanca Valley, Eastern Europe, France, Galicia, Hawke's Bay, Languedoc, Limari Valley, Loire, Maipo Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand, Portugal, Provence, Roussillon, South Africa, South America, South Australia, South-West France, Spain, Valencia, Western Australia, Western Cape

Market expertise: Europe, Germany, Netherlands, Scandinavia, United Kingdom

Specialisms: Economics of wine production, Fermentation, Stabilisation and clarification, Processing of grapes, Production of sparkling wines, Blending, Bottling, Bulk shipment, Elevage / maturation, Preparation of finished wine for bottling, Packing and labelling, Quality assurance and control, Sensory evaluation , Supply chain efficiency, Branding, Direct to consumer, Distribution, Financial and commercial structures, Marketing wine, New business development, Routes to market, Starting wineries, Supplier/customer relationships, Supply chain efficiency, Supermarket and multiple retail, Wine laws and regulations