Anne is an experienced and influential wine sustainability professional. She has an extensive network in both the wine and sustainability sectors, bringing commitment and credibility as well as strong communication skills. She is a regular keynote speaker, as well as contributing to a range of written and broadcast publications. Her experience enables her to link her commitment to making the wine industry more sustainable through inspiring regenerative viticulture and healthy ecosystems, as well as reducing carbon impact – all with a pragmatic business context. Her roles include:
Development Director of the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation
Sustainability Ambassador and Advisor for WineGB (having helped set up the SWGB certification scheme)
Member of the Vine Strategy Group
Set up a retail sustainability collective under the auspices of the Sustainable Wine Roundtable (of which she was a founding Trustee)
A carefully selected group of wine and event clients
Previously she spent two decades at the forefront of UK wine retail with Waitrose
Politically astute, she is well-connected and able to scan the sustainability horizon for trends, standards and regulations to ensure compliance and credibility across a range of sustainability topics. She is a strong believer in collaborative action and communication, demonstrating an ability to distil complex and emotive topics into practical strategic plans.
