I’m a wine business leader, MBA, multi-accredited in wine, a speaker, and songwriter.

Born in the UK, I’ve lived around the world, and now California is home. I’ve made bold life choices, taken globe-trotting leaps, and through every detour and wild road, trusted my intuition. There’s a throughline of creativity, soulful expression, and my two favorite accomplices: Burgundy and Barolo.

Three decades in global wine: C-suite roles. Led brands and businesses. Two world-first wine concepts. Took a start-up wine estate to Wine Spectator Top 100. Today, I’m Principal, Strategy at Activequity, and I advise wineries on business strategy through my company, Wine Diamonds.

As a speaker, I use the lens of wine to bring a different perspective to leadership and life. I offer a range of keynotes, including a bespoke “build your own” option, as well as keynotes with curated wine tastings, a natural fit for leadership retreats and business school alumni wine clubs.

I created Wine, Whisper & Song, a luxury live experience pairing inspiring stories with extraordinary wines and award-winning songs. Available at wineries and for fundraising and private events.

I’m an award-winning lyricist, named in the Great American Song Contest Hall of Fame.

If you’d like to explore working together