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

MICHELE NGUYEN-NGOC
Event Director

NICOLE MARAGH
Head of Events

RICHARD PORTER
Managing Director

STEPHANIE SILVER
Event Host
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