Dawn Davies is head buyer with distribution company Speciality Drinks. She previously worked for nine years as beer, wine and spirit buyer with upmarket UK retailer Selfridges, where she won a series of drink retailing awards for her pioneering approach. Before joining Selfridges, Dawn had an extensive career as an on-trade manager and sommelier with Zuma, Boxwood, The Square and The Ledbury restaurants.

Current employer: Speciality Drinks

Specialisms: Wine judging