Commercially focused Senior Business Development Manager with proven results in sales leadership and team development, strategy, export and operations. I present a skillset that has been crafted in the premium FMCG category of Wine and Spirits, that can be easily adapted to other premium/luxury categories.WHO AM I:I’m an Australian who has spent 20+ years travelling world sharing my passion for premium Australian Wine and diverse regionality and styles on offer. Today, I’m proud to play a role in supporting premium brands, particularly those with a focus on “a sense of place” and organic/sustainable practices, to reach new customers and audiences. I have extensive experience in the commercial world of Wine and Spirits in Australia, Asia and North America - from management, sales, business development, operational and leadership roles; I bring a focus on people and solution-based selling to my roles. VALUES:• Empathy: an awareness of, care for, and connection to how others feel and how our actions impact others• Communication: a belief that only an informed team can be empowered to make the best decisions for all• Solutions over problems: never willing to settle, always looking for the answers even in the face adversity • Work Ethic: There is no such thing as an overnight success. Success the result of hard work and potential developed over time