
Simon Thorpe MW
Became an MW 1997
Based in United Kingdom
Nationality British
Languages English, French
Work email address: simon.thorpe@winegb.co.uk
Simon became an MW in 1997. He has held senior level roles in a number of different wine organisations, and has been the CEO of Wines of Great Britain since 2020.
Current employer: Wines of Great Britain
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