I set up an export department for Intercontinental Brands, with a focus Slingsby Gin and Hawksbill Spiced Rum. Set up and managed new distributor relationships in Australia, UAE, Germany, Canada, Denmark, Switzerland and Hong Kong. Rebuilt UK Duty Free business with Dufry following post-Covid delist.Grew N Ireland wholesale business by 15%

I worked primarily with Mizkan's rice vinegars, managing business through distributors in Italy, Russia, Spain and Portugal.Re-established business in Russia following major upheaval due to counterfeit product in marketGrew well established Italian market through new product launch, attracting new customers

I was responsible for wine sales to a wide range of different markets including Denmark, Norway, Russia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East . Sales were through local distributors or direct to large retail customers (Dagrofa, Coop, Kjaer & Sommerfeldt)Set up business from scratch in Russia (5 distributors) and Baltics (4 distributors)

I was responsible for all international sales, managing existing relationships and new business with new distributors.