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Management team

Nick Hern

Chief executive

An industry veteran, Nick brings a wealth of hands-on experience and knowledge to his leadership of the EuroVintage team.

Nick's experience over a successful 30 year career covers a wide spectrum of the industry. It includes time at the helm of wine distribution business Vintage Wines and Spirits; a hugely valuable period in liquor retailing with his ownership of Newmarket Wines and Spirits and during the early 1990s Nick was responsible for driving Penfold's Australia business in New Zealand.

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Andy Reid

Marketing & brands manager
andy@eurovintage.co.nz | 021-660-595

Andy joined the Auckland sales team in 1996 and has progressed through the ranks to now drive our marketing strategy from our Auckland 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 played a key role in the development of EuroVintage since he assumed his role at the commencement of the new business.

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Mark Tarres

National sales manager
mark@eurovintage.co.nz | 021-521-311

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Micheal van Druten

Chief financial officer
micheal@eurovintage.co.nz | 021-281-3000

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Brett Newell

Consultant

Along with Nick Hern, Brett has been at the company's helm since its inception.

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

A distinguished public speaker and broadcaster, Brett is 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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Sales & marketing team

Niels Dijkstra

Sales manager grocery
niels@eurovintage.co.nz | 021-274-5083

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Amy McMaster

Account manager - grocery (Auckland)
amy@eurovintage.co.nz | 021-432-545

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Phil Wakelin

Key account manager - on premise (Auckland)
phil@eurovintage.co.nz | 021-961-165

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Ben Longhurst

Key account manager - on premise (Auckland)
ben@eurovintage.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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Adrian Elrick

Account manager (Auckland)
adrian@eurovintage.co.nz | 021-976-894

Adrian joined our sales team in September 2011 and brings with him a wealth of experience. Adrian has been involved in the trade for over forty years working for companies such as Leopard Breweries, Allied Liquor, Spirit Merchants and Ballande NZ.

Having completed a number of wine courses and seminars along the way, Adrian’s knowledge of the wine industry is a valuable asset to our ever experienced sales team.

Adrian famously played football for the All Whites for ten years which includes his involvement in the 1982 Football World Cup; the first All White’s team to do so. Adrian played left back, scoring one goal in his 91 international caps for the All Whites.

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Glenn Wigley

Account manager (Auckland/Northland)
glenn@eurovintage.co.nz | 021-660-067

Glenn's avid interest for everything food and wine united him with the EuroVintage team in January 2012. Glenn manages both on and off premise accounts in Auckland and Northland regions.

After spending time with his young family, Glenn enjoys all sports including cricket, golf and fishing. Before delving into the account management world, Glenn trained as a Golf Teaching Pro and worked in the golf industry for 6 years. Any spare time sees Glenn travel the wine regions of New Zealand and Australia.

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Karen Hodgson

Account manager (Waikato)
karen@eurovintage.co.nz | 021-274-5748

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Rick Lindsay

Key account manager - on premise (Wellington)
rick@eurovintage.co.nz | 021-461-496

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Keith Tibble

Account manager (Wellington)
keith@eurovintage.co.nz | 021-575-158

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Kath Kingi

Account manager (Wellington/Taranaki)
kath@eurovintage.co.nz | 021-434-200

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John Forgie

Account manager (Bay of Plenty)
john@eurovintage.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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Graham Fahey

Account manager (Canterbury)
graham@eurovintage.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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Beverley Russell

Account manager (Canterbury)
beverley@eurovintage.co.nz | 021-859-068

Bev joined EuroVintage at its inception in 2010 from Vintage Wines & Spirits. Bev was an Area Manager for Burleigh Trading before Vintage Wines & Spirits and also managed a Modelling & Talent Agency before being consumed by the wine industry. Bev has a Diploma in Management and papers towards her Bachelor in Business.

Bev has enjoyed many overseas holidays with a few vineyard and winery tours along the way. Appearing in a few movies and commercials as an extra is an exciting part-time hobby.

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Juliane Cormier

Account manager (Nelson/Marlborough)
juliane@eurovintage.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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Lyn Waugh

Account manager (Otago)
lyn@eurovintage.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)
graeme@eurovintage.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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