Michele began her wine career working as a Sommelier in Australia, which paid her way through law school. Since that time she has been a wine entrepreneur, a wine business executive, an independent director for wine businesses, and a wine technology innovator.

Current employer: Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA

Primary area(s) of work: Wine production, Trade, Strategy

Industry sector(s): Corporate sustainability reporting, Distribution, Import/Export, International trade, Marketing, Off trade, On trade, Sales, Wine business strategy, Wine judge

Wine styles: Champagne, Dry wines, Fine and rare wines, Sparkling wine, Still wines

Wine region expertise: Australia, Bordeaux, California, Chile

Market expertise: Australia, Canada, Europe, North America

Specialisms: Quality assurance and control, Sensory evaluation , Branding, Direct to consumer, Distribution, Food and wine pairing, Identifying and meeting consumer demand, Importation, Investment strategies, Marketing wine, Restaurant wines, Wine judging