Jean K Reilly MW has over a 15 years experience in the wine industry. She has traveled to over 60 wine regions across four continents and has run the purchasing operations for such prestigious wine retailers as Morrell & Co in Manhattan and JJ Buckley in California. She currently works as a public speaker, educator and a consultant to wine collectors with offices in New York and Orlando. In 2010, after 7 years of study, Jean became just the 5th American woman to earn the coveted Master of Wine title. She has shared her passion for wine on television and radio and with readers of magazines such as Fortune, Wine Enthusiast and American Airlines' Latitudes. On the weekends, Jean works as a professional skydiver, having done over 1000 jumps.

Current employer: Masterful Wine Events

Industry sector(s): Educator, Journalism

Specialisms: Wine judging