Over 40 years in the wine trade with experience covering both buying from all over the old and new world, selling to on and off trade, bottling, quality control and assurance and general management. A regular lecturer on Bordeaux to the WSET Diploma. President of the Northern Irish Institute of Wines and Spirits. Retired in 2015 after more than 40 years in the wine trade. During this time it has been my honour and responsibility to have chaired the exam and also the Institute.

Industry sector(s): Marketing, Buying, Educator

Wine region expertise: Burgundy

Market expertise: United Kingdom

Specialisms: Blending, Marketing wine, Financial and commercial structures, Supermarket and multiple retail