John Karam Email & Phone Number

Jezzine District, South Governorate, Lebanon

• Led the development of financial valuation models and presented comprehensive business plans to investors, attempting to secure funding and driving strategic growth initiatives
• Oversaw all winery operations, from vineyard management to final product distribution, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency.
• Directed the creation and execution of sales and marketing strategies, achieving significant growth in domestic and international markets.
• Participated in prestigious international wine exhibitions to increase brand visibility and boost export opportunities, expanding the winery’s global footprint.
• Managed production teams and coordinated with vineyard and cellar staff to ensure seamless operations, from harvest to bottling.
• Cultivated strong relationships with distributors, HORECA clients, and retail partners to optimize sales channels and maximize market penetration.

• Negotiated annually with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and marketing budgets.
• Managed contracts with local and international wine producers.
• Selected wines for key spring and autumn promotions in France, aligning with seasonal trends and consumer demand.
• Evaluated SKU performance regularly to refine and optimize the wine portfolio.
• Presented a performance review, assessing the company’s and my team's performance, and suggested strategies for improvement.
• Built strong relationships with suppliers to source top-quality wines that meet market expectations.

Pauillac

• Management of the winemaking processes, including monitoring fermentations and macerations.
• Cleaning and maintenance of tanks, barrels, and other cellar equipment, ensuring optimal sanitary conditions.
• Participation in wine transfers between tanks and barrels, ensuring precise handling during the aging process.
• Monitoring the maturation of wine in barrels, conducting regular level checks and tastings.
• Assisting during harvest season, receiving grapes and supporting sorting and pressing operations.
• Collaborating in the blending of different lots to create harmonious cuvées in partnership with the winemaking team.

Saint-Émilion, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

• Conducted an experiment focused on evaluating the differences between wines aged in large oak vessels compared to the traditional Bordeaux barrels
• Analyzed different aromatic and phenolic compounds and conducted professional tastings whilst digitalizing results
• Participated in traditional cellar and vineyard work activities
• Presented a critical analysis report entailing the project and the viticultural and winemaking practices at Chateau Angelus

Jezzine, South, Lebanon

• Provided regular administrative support consisting of: scheduling meetings, purchasing of raw material, inventory stock counts, sales invoicing and warehouse management.
• Monitored all winemaking processes: harvest, fermentation, ageing, blending, bottling...
• Issuing purchase orders for wine-related products such as glass bottles, corks, caps, labels, and enological products.
• Represented the company in international and local wine competitions as well as handle all required paperwork and participate in various exhibitions in Europe (Megavino in Brussels; Horeca in Ghent; Imbibe in London).
• Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
• Directed merchandising, promotion and brand loyalty efforts for wine consumers.

Masters In Wines And Spirits Management, Business Administration And Management, General

Diplome National D’Oenologue, Viticulture And Enology

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Agricultural Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Agribusiness

Lebanese Baccalaureate, Life Sciences