Mike Paul

In 40 years in the Wine industry Mike has managed brands across the price spectrum from Black Tower to DRC, with Penfolds, Lindemans and Kumala and many others sandwiched somewhere in between. He has also run companies ranging from UK distributors and brand owners to European subsidiaries of international producers. On a broader note he has been heavily involved in generic initiatives and in 2006 received a Drinks Business award for his “Outstanding Contribution to the UK Wine Trade” in establishing and chairing the Wine Trade Action Group. He is also a regular lecturer at the WSET on the business and marketing of wine. He is currently working as a consultant for Charles Back, the leading South African producer and entrepreneur, the English Wine Industry and Free Run Wines, the Wiltshire based distributor and brand owner, in addition to ad hoc projects.