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Management team

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  Brett Newell

  Managing director
  

  Brett has been at the company's helm since 1990 and has had the single greatest influence in our development and success.

  Countless industry relationships nurtured by Brett over four decades form the basis upon which our portfolio of brands has been built.               

  A distinguished public speaker and broadcaster, Brett co-hosts a Wellington wine and food programme on NewstalkZB. Constantly in demand for MC roles he has been the Champagne presenter for 'Savour New Zealand' and the MC for Wellington's international Pinot Noir forum for three consecutive events.

  A member of Veuve Clicquot's exclusive 'Cercle Des Amis De La Veuve' and a one-time chief wine judge; Brett brings immense wine expertise and experience as well as considerable business acumen to his role. 

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  Andy Reid

  National sales & marketing manager
  andrewr@eurowine.co.nz | 021-660-595

  Andy joined the Auckland sales team in 1996 and has progressed through the ranks to now drive our sales and marketing strategy from our Wellington head office.

  With a BA and Graduate Diploma in Tourism from Otago University, Andy's 20 years industry experience represents a diverse overview of the wine and hospitality industries from restaurant management, hotel and bar work, fine wine and traditional liquor retail, and general management of a start-up wine export business.

  Andy has been instrumental in the growth of Eurowine since he assumed his role in 2003.

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  Tim McMenamin

  Financial controller
  timm@eurowine.co.nz | 04-472-2638

  Tim joined our executive management team in mid 2009 and with responsibility for all things financial he makes a hugely valuable contribution to the business.

  Glad to be back in his home town of Wellington, Tim joined our Head Office team from the UK where he worked in financial roles for various companies including the European operation of Fosters. 

  Educated at Wellington College, Tim has a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration and a Diploma in Professional Accountancy from Victoria University.  He is a member of the NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants.

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  Shane Lea

  Sales manager
  shanel@eurowine.co.nz | 021-660-067

  Based in our Auckland regional office since he first joined us in 1997, Shane fills the pivotal role of Sales Manager.

  A chef by trade, Shane has considerable industry experience having worked in all channels of trade including traditional liquor, on premise and key account grocery.  

  A one-time winner of the Outstanding Salesperson catergory at Auckland's annual Lewisham hospitality awards, Shane has been an integral member of our team for over thirteen years.

  Shane shares his knowledge and expereince with the sales team as he spends his time moving around the country directing our sales performance and tactics in the field.

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Sales team

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  José Hernandez

  Auckland regional manager (Auckland/Northland)
  joseh@eurowine.co.nz | 021-725-176

  Having arrived in New Zealand from Madrid in 1964, José has come to be known the length and breadth of the country as the 'King of Spain'.

  He possesses a larger than life character and has been the driving force behind the significant growth of the Auckland region over the 16 valuable years he has spent with us. 

  With his territory stretching across Auckland city and up into Northland, José represents an unparalleled asset to the company as a salesperson. To make the most of his 'royal' pedigree he is also tasked with the management of Eurowine's Auckland branch operation.

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  Ben Longhurst

  Account manager (Auckland)
  benjaminl@eurowine.co.nz | 021-660-970

  Ben is a hugely influential member of our sales team managing our key on premise business in Auckland city.

  Ben moved to New Zealand from his native France to 'follow a Kiwi girl' in 2004. His experience in France included fine wine retail and on premise work in Paris. He also enjoyed a stint in bar management on the French Riveria.  

  Ben has a Wine & Spirits Technical & Commercial Degree from ISNAB, Bordeaux and has passed the WSET Level 3 Advanced Certificate with 'Distinction'.

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  Paul Cibulskis

  Account manager (Auckland)
  paulc@eurowine.co.nz | 021-660-360

  The consummate professional, Paul is an integral part of our Auckland sales team and is responsible for the lion's share of Eurowine's national grocery business and key account traditional liquor chain business.

  Paul has considerable experience in FMCG having worked with Kelloggs, Griffins, Montana, Southcorp, and Babich Wines.  An OE stint in the UK enabled himl to add Constellation Europe and London retailer New World Wines to his already impressive CV.

  Paul holds a WSET level 3 Advanced Certificate in wine.

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  Davphia Jamieson

  Account manager (Auckland)
  davphiaj@eurowine.co.nz | 021-976-894

  Davphia joined our City-of-Sails sales team in early 2010 bringing with her considerable experience in the hotel and on premise sector of the market.

  Davphia has a hugely valuable industry grounding having worked for 6 years with wine industry giant Pernod Ricard and for 4 years in a wide cross section of management roles for the Millennium Hotel and Resorts group.

  She has a Bachelor of Education from Massey University.

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  John Forgie

  Account manager (Waikato/BOP/Hawke's Bay)
  johnf@eurowine.co.nz | 021-660-910

  John brings invaluable experience to the sales team having been with us for over ten years. He has an extensive industry background having worked for Penfolds, Villa Maria and Babich Wines.

  John's loyalty, dedication and professionalism are first class and he remains one of our leading salespeople.

  Based in Tauranga, John's territory covers accounts across the mid North Island provinces of Waikato, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Hawke's Bay.

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  Shona Scott

  Account manager (Wellington/Lower North Island)
  shonas@eurowine.co.nz | 021-406-886

  Shona has over 15 years valuable sales experience, much of it gained in the highly competitive Sydney market along with a number of years working in the industry at home in New Zealand.

  Shona single-handedly drives our lower North Island business. Her territory has a strong retail focus and includes traditional liquor and grocery accounts located in Wellington and further north up the Kapiti Coast, the Wairarapa, Manawatu and Taranaki.

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  Adam Balasoglou

  Account manager (Wellington)
  adamb@eurowine.co.nz | 021-461-496

  Adam is responsible for key on premise and traditional liquor accounts in the capital city and is developing a growing and enviable reputation amongst the Wellington trade.

  A self-confessed foodie Adam has a BA from Auckland University and has travelled extensively working in chef and management roles for prominent restaurants and wine bars in London and France. Adam is the winner of the 2010 Capital Awards Outstanding Sales Representative.

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  Juliane Cormier

  Account manager (Nelson/Marlborough)
  julianec@eurowine.co.nz | 021-660-064

  Based in Nelson, Juliane fills a part-time role looking after the Marlborough and Nelson regions.

  Happy to now call herself a Nelson local, Juliane is a native of California with 15 years sales experience working on the West Coast U.S.A. As well as time with Kobrand, Juliane has experience with a number of winery's including Green Valley, Mt Palomar, Trefethen & DeLoach. 

  She has a BA in French from Illinois University; a Certificate in French from Dijon University and a Marketing & E-Commerce Certificate from San Diego State University.

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  Graham Fahey

  Account manager (Canterbury)
  grahamf@eurowine.co.nz | 021-406-590

  Based in Christchurch and responsible for accounts across the wider Canterbury region and the West Coast; Graham has an excellent reputation in the industry and brings a wealth of experience to his role.

  Graham enjoys a strong key account and FMCG background and has spent considerable time working with restaurants and independent retail. His experience includes varying roles with Pernod Ricard, GlassCase, Corbans and Allied Liquor.

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  Lyn Waugh

  Account manager (Otago/Canterbury)
  lynw@eurowine.co.nz | 021-406-880

  Lyn is based in Dunedin and as well as servicing that city she makes the trip up the east coast as far north as Christchurch.

  She has a wealth of industry experience having worked in fine wine retail for twelve years.  For six of those years she managed Dunedin specialist fine wine store Munslows.  Lyn joined us from industry competitor Allied Domeq in mid 2005.

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  Graeme Smith

  Account manager (Central Otago/Southland)
  graemes@eurowine.co.nz | 021-406-881

  Operating from his base in Queenstown, Graeme has driven our sales effort for over 10 years in the country's southern most sales region.

  With diplomas in Travel, Tourism and Horticulture; experience in viticulture and wine retail; Graeme joined us from a sales role with a premium food distributor.

  With a territory that encompasses Invercargill and the tourist towns of Queenstown, Arrowtown and Wanaka; we reckon Graeme must have the best job in the company!

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