Simon became an MW in 1997. He has held senior level roles in a number of different wine organisations, and am Managing Director of Thorman Hunt, a wine shopper based in London.

Current employer: Thorman Hunt

Primary area(s) of work: Trade, Strategy, Communication

Industry sector(s): Agency/Importer, Business owner, Buying, Consultant, Distribution, ESG, Events, Import/Export, International trade, Marketing, Off trade, Sales, Wine business strategy, Wine buying, Wine judge

Specialisms: Branding, Distribution, Financial and commercial structures, HORECA, Identifying and meeting consumer demand, Importation, Independent retail, Investment strategies, Marketing wine, Routes to market, Supplier/customer relationships, Supply chain efficiency, Supermarket and multiple retail, Wine judging