James has vast experience in the wine sector and an exceptional understanding of the Australian wine landscape as well as the Wine Australia business. James has worked in a variety of wine industry roles for the past 20 years, including retail, winemaking, marketing, sales and brand management. He previously held positions in Australia at Domaine Chandon/Green Point, Cloudy Bay, Piper’s Brook and Lindemans. James also spent 12 years at Green Point - Domaine Chandon Australia, in the Yarra Valley, Victoria with the final fours years as Chief Winemaker/Winery Manager, and a member of the executive team.
Following this role, he moved to the US to take up the position of Brand Director in New York with Moet Hennessy USA where he was responsible for the marketing and sales nationally for Green Point, Cape Mentelle and Cloudy Bay wines. Previously Wine Australia’s Regional Director of North America, James accepted the role of General Manager, Market Development for Wine Australia in 2011.
James is a presenter at the ‘Tourism Australia/Wine Australia food and wine strategy’ business session.
