Mentor Programme

The upheaval of 2020 has brought about much uncertainty and change, meaning that there has never been a time where the need to support drinks people on their career journey has been more important. The knock-on effect of the pandemic to our sector will be far-reaching, and career mobility will be critical, as will shared knowledge and support.

The Mentor Programme brings together leaders and experts, to partner them with people in the drinks universe who are looking for concerted career development, support and assistance.

Your line-up of mentors includes; Amber Gardner (NoMad), Andy Brown (Quinta da Pedra Alta), Andrew Shaw (Bibendum), Astrid Lewis (Spritz Marketing), Barbara Drew MW (Berry Brothers & Rudd), Ben Smith (Freerun PR), Dan Jago (James Purdey & Sons), Elizabeth Kelly MW (Marks & Spencer), Gemma Wills (Accolade Wine), Gus Gluck (GB Wine Shippers), Hugh Sturges (Jeroboams), Jack Merrylees (Majestic), Jon Pepper MW (Tenute Del Mondo), Julie Taylor (3CS Consulting), Luca Lorenzoni (Northern Monk), Lucy Richardson (Quintessential), Mike Beavan (31Dover), Mike Turner (Please Bring Me My Wine), Nathan Foote (Aspiring Vintners), Robin McMillan (Lead Mentor), Russell Kirkham (Quintessential), Tom Platt (Liberty Wine), Sarah Knowles MW (The Wine Society), Simon Thorpe MW (Wine GB), Sylvia Oates (Best Bar None), Victoria Sharples (St John Restaurant Co.) and Wendy Narby (Insider Tasting).

Following the application process, mentees will be partnered with mentors to work together and identify potential knowledge gaps and discover what's next for them throughout a year-long journey. Please apply below using the Mentee Application form.