Colin joined the wine trade in 1984, gaining experience in hospitality, wine and liquor production, distribution, sales and marketing, e-business and retail.

Travelling widely, he has built up practical production experience in New Zealand, Australia, France and the United States.

As Brands Manager for Winework Solutions' client, Via Pacifica Imports of California, Colin worked both in NZ and in the US building a 'hands on' knowledge of the world's largest wine market.

From 1997 - 2000 Colin was involved in the education program administered and conducted by the Institute of Masters of Wine, London, developing his professional and tasting skills to a high degree.

Colin has judged at the National Culinary Fare.

And has been an Associate Judge at the NZ International Wine Show, the Liquorland Top 100 wine show and at the Royal Easter Show wine competition.

He's a contributing writer and panel leader for tastings conducted by Wine NZ magazine.

And has been Tasting Co-ordinator for Cuisine Magazine.

Group co-ordinator for The Wine Buying Coop, a buying group for independent wine retailers.

Colin is a member of the board of SPANZ, the Service Professionals Association of NZ.

And sponsor of AUT School of Hospitality and Tourism annual achievement awards, through Wine Trade Online Limited.

Colin is Managing Director of Winework Solutions Limited, and Wine Trade Online Limited.

Jean has a love of quality wine and good food. Her appreciation was greatly stimulated while working for an importer and distributor of quality wines and foodstuffs.

Jean has been a company director for over 40 years and has nearly 50 years of administrative, office management and commercial experience.

From 1981 to 1992 Jean was Principal's Secretary and Office Manager of an Auckland secondary school with a roll of over 1000 students and a teaching and ancillary staff of approximately 100. This significant role allowed her to finely hone her management and organisational skills.

As Secretary of the Waitemata A&P Association, for three years, a voluntary organisation which organises and produces an annual two-day rural show, Jean gained a valuable appreciation of rural industry and an ability to relate with people from diverse backgrounds.

For all her working life Jean has worked alongside management in a number of successful businesses. She brings a great deal of knowledge and experience in commercial operations and management.