Born Winchester 1961. Peter Symonds Boys' Grammar School 72-79. BA Hons in Classics, Magdalen College Oxford 80-84. Lockes Wine Merchants, Winchester 85-87. Hampden Wine Co, Thame 88-95. Vinhos de Portugal (UK) Ltd 95-98. Ben Ellis Wines 98-02. Founded Clark Foyster Wines Ltd 2003.

Industry sector(s): Agency/Importer, Business owner, Buying, Distribution, Off trade, Sales

Wine styles: Madeira, Sweet wines

Wine region expertise: Austria, Burgundy, Georgia, Greece, Portugal, Roussillon

Market expertise: United Kingdom

Specialisms: Distribution, HORECA, Identifying and meeting consumer demand, Importation, Independent retail, Wine tourism