About Us
CONNECTING INDUSTRY LEADERS SINCE 2007
It started with a simple idea: how can we make networking events actually fun? In 2007, we founded Chief Wine Officer on the principle of mixing business with pleasure, all with the aim of giving the C-suite a space to meet each other, learn cutting-edge business insights, and enjoy several of the world’s finest wines.
Since then, we’ve brought together thousands of C-level execs and business leaders from around the world. Over 75 cities and more than 15 countries have hosted our peer-to-peer networking experiences so far, and we’re not stopping now.
But what’s the thing that sets CWO apart? Here, you’ll taste several of the world’s finest wines in the company of a famed wine expert or Master of Wine. You’ll learn new and exciting facts about the wines and compete against your peers to see if you have what it takes to win the title of Chief Wine Officer.
Check out our upcoming events to find a CWO event near you and in your field.
CHAMPAGNE-POPPING STATS
It’s not for nothing that we say CWO events are among the very best B2B events in the world. Here are just some of the reasons why our guests love CWO and keep coming back.
330,000+
C-level execs and business leaders are part of the CWO community
75+
Cities have been home to a CWO event – will yours be next?
50+
Technology companies have sponsored CWO events, bringing cutting-edge insights to business leaders
30,000+
New connections facilitated between our community members
14,400+
C-suite guests have enjoyed wine in the company of our wine experts
190+
Exclusive networking events hosted a year, with a unique discussion point for each
17+
Years of event experience mean CWO is unrivalled when it comes to peer-to-peer networking events
19,500+
Bottles of wine enjoyed by our community – now that’s a lot of wine tasted!
MEET OUR TEAM
Meet the international team that makes CWO happen…
AMEERAH BUCKLEY
Event Director
AMMINA OUANGAR
Event Director
ANDREA GARCIA
Event Director
ANGELIKI OIKONOMOU
Event Director
CHARLOTTE LODGE
Event Director
CIARA BRENNAN
Event Host
CRAIG MCCARTNEY
Managing Director
DAVID SKERRETT
Event Host
ELENA BELTRAMI
Event Director
HAMDALLAT ABDULSALAM
Event Director
HELEN BEEBY
Marketing Manager
IEVA DIRSIENE
Event Team Leader
JAMES VENABLES
Delivery Director
JESSICA MARTIN
Event Team Leader
KALIN HITROV
Event Director
KELLY HUMPHREYS
Event Director
LAURA PORTER
Managing Director
MELISSA HAWKES
Event Director
MEGAN POWERS
Event Host
MICHAEL SAMBROOK
Event Director
MICHELE NGUYEN-NGOC
Event Director
NICOLE MARAGH
Head of Events
RICHARD PORTER
Managing Director
STEPHANIE SILVER
Event Host
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