Peter founded Vin-X to ensure a safe wine investment service is available for every interested investor.
Peter established Vin-X in March 2010 to make wine investment accessible and safe for all investors.
He is a founder and director of the Wine Investment Association (WIA), which works to protect investors in fine wine, and a commentator on the industry in mainstream media.
Patrick guides our team to deliver the best wine investment service we can to suit your needs.
An experienced business leader and entrepreneur, Patrick has held senior positions in global corporations and has achieved success in creating and managing multiple start-ups.
He joined the Vin-X team in 2018 as CEO to manage the company’s ambitious growth strategy.
James directs our fine wine acquisition and portfolio management teams.
James has ‘lived Vin-X’ since its conception in 2010. WSET qualified, he has visited vineyards around the world developing his knowledge and love of wine.
He directs our procurement team to ensure our clients have access to the most highly sought after investment wines in the world. James leads our specialist portfolio management team and works closely with Chris Robshaw in our Sports & Entertainment division.
Chris directs our specialist service for sports and entertainment professionals.
Chris Robshaw is one of England's most iconic rugby players, captaining England in 44 internationals and leading Harlequins RFC in its most successful period. His specialist role with Vin-X combines his passion for fine wine and a business opportunity with significant growth potential.
A keen supporter of a number of charities, Chris launched the Kerslake Robshaw Foundation with his wife Camilla with the aim to empower young people through music and sport.
Mary-Anne manages our administration and HR systems, making our service easy and secure for you.
Mary-Anne is a member of the founding Vin-X team and a key architect of Vin-X’s market-leading, specialist systems. She manages our expert administration team, champions our client services, and is the leading force on driving new standards of care for our hard-working crew.
A qualified HR professional Mary-Anne, looks after our team from recruitment to retirement, keeping us all organised and looked after, which in turns means we are in the best place possible to look after you.
Paul oversees the secure financial management of your wine investment.
Paul graduated from Oxford University (University College) with a degree in Zoology and went on to qualify as a Chartered Accountant with Touche Ross (now Deloite).
Having worked primarily in the manufactuing sector, he joined the Vin-X team in 2020 and heads up our Finance Department. Data-driven, Paul is responsible for the financial management of Vin-X and the administration of c. £30M wine under management.
Guy’s career path began in the music business as a talent scout progressing to running an independent record label. Broadening interests led him to become a sales director for a corporate events company dealing with HNW clients.
Over time Guy progressed to work in financial markets and then joined Vin-X in Spring 2022. Qualified to WSET Level 3, his combined expertise provides excellent guidance for Vin-X clients and has propelled him to become a highly valued, senior member of the team.
A graduate of the specialist wine institution, Plumpton College, Edmund offers our clients a depth of knowledge with a BA Hons in International Wine Business and the WSET Level 4 Diploma.
Extensive travel around Champagne and Bordeaux grew his passion and expertise and affirmed his ambition to build a career in wine.
Following roles with wine retailer, Majestic and an internship with NyeTimber, Edmund joined our Portfolio Management team in Autumn 2021 and has continued to develop his knowledge to become an expert Vin-X Wine Director.
Steve graduated with a BA Hons in International Wine Business at Plumpton College and is WSET Level 3 qualified. His passion for wine led him to enjoy a career in hospitality where he managed wine bars across south east England over an eight year period.
He joined the Vin-X team in 2023 and has been an important contributor to building knowledge within the team and with our clients.
Steve is one of our senior Wine Directors and a key participant in trade wine tastings and chateaux visits. Along with other members of the team he is reponsible for our published tasting notes.
Portfolio Manager
Mark has a background managing country estates and overseeing large-scale projects. His professional interest in wine led him to lead the development of the Tanhurst Estate vineyard in southern England, where he oversaw the planting of over 60,000 vines and supervised the entire production process from vine to bottle.
Passionate about helping others explore the world of fine wine, Mark enjoys working closely with clients to help them achieve their goals, bringing an analytical approach to fine wine investment.
You can meet Mark at Vin-X’s premium sporting events and wine tastings, where you can find out more about our portfolio management service.
Portfolio Manager
With a successful background in property investment, George brings his passion for wine and high-growth markets to the forefront of his role as Portfolio Manager to Vin-X clients.
Driven by a commitment to exceptional service; George guides investors into the world of fine wine investment, delivering a bespoke service in line with their goals and budget, helping them to understand the benefits and position to optimise the financial rewards.
You can meet George at Vin-X’s premium sporting events and wine tastings, where you can find out more about our portfolio management service.
Portfolio Manager
With a Marketing degree and background in online sales, Jack has followed his passion into the role of wine portfolio manager with Vin-X. His expertise lies in leveraging market insights and trends to manage and grow wine portfolios, providing clients with tailored recommendations that maximize the value of their collections.
Jack combines his knowledge of digital marketing with the wine market to ensure his clients receive the best opportunities for both acquisition and exit strategies. His proactive approach and attention to detail have earned him a reputation for delivering exceptional customer service aligned to his clients’ goals.
You can meet Jack at Vin-X’s premium sporting events and wine tastings, where you can find out more about our portfolio management service.
Portfolio Manager
Conor joined our team with a background in the energy market and a growing passion for the fine wine industry. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service, Conor is dedicated to helping clients explore the world of fine wine investment.
With a focus on fostering long-term relationships and a deep understanding of market dynamics, he provides invaluable support to investors looking to benefit from this exciting and ever-evolving market.
You can meet Conor at Vin-X’s premium sporting events and wine tastings, where you can find out more about our portfolio management service. management service.
Zoe helps us source the finest investment wines for you to add to your portfolio.
Zoe brings a depth of knowledge in fine wine having achieved a BA Hons in International Wine Business from specialist wine institution, Plumpton College and the WSET Level 3 qualification. Prior to joining Vin-X in 2022, Zoe's professional experience in wine included working in the sales department of two major English vineyards.
With a passion for travel, Zoe has managed to combine both interests as a Vin-X representative to a number of the major chateaux during Bordeaux En Primeur campaigns, harvest and private wine tasting visits.
Procurement Specialist
Angela moved to the UK in 2020 from Hong Kong to study for a BA Hons in International Wine Business at Plumpton College, having decided she wished to pursue a career in the wine industry.
After gaining valuable experience working at Majestic, she joined Vin-X in 2023 through our one-year internship program whilst still studying and transitioned into a full-time role in our procurement department after graduating.
Angela also holds a WSET Level 2 qualification in Wine and is committed to continuing her professional development as she pursues higher certifications in this field.
Katie keeps you informed about the wine investment market.
Katie is a graduate in Hotel & Institutional Management and following Operations and Sales management roles with Forte plc retrained in corporate finance. She assisted over 20 companies to list on PLUS and AIM markets.
Katie joined the team in 2010 and is passionate about helping our clients to understand the benefits of investing in wine. She is responsible for our specialist wine investor information.
Louise manages your wine investment storage account with our specialist partner, LCB.
Louise joined the Vin-X administration team in 2015 and manages the storage arrangements for our clients’ investment wines with our specialist partner, London City Bond.
Louise ensures the careful management of our client wine accounts from first purchase to the sale of all wines including stock movements.
Katy manages the administration of our fine wine purchasing and client sales
Katy is a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply with twenty years’ experience purchasing stock and services, brokering deals for best overall cost, service, and delivery.
Katy joined the Vin-X team in 2022 bringing a wealth of experience from her previous roles to provide administration management for our Procurement team and our clients’ wine sales when they choose to exit their investment.
Bella joined our team in September 2023 as a Portfolio Manager, and quickly impressed our senior team with her work ethic and eagerness to learn about the wine industry.
Her role now oversess the development of our partnership and introducer programmes where we work with wine bars, restaurants and hotels to offer our specialist service to their clients, and the coordination of Vin-X events, supporting Chris Robshaw.
Bella's career prior to Vin-X was in customer facing roles in the beauty sector, responsible for guest satisfaction and luxury skincare sales.
Warren will make sure you enjoy your wine!
Warren brought a wealth of experience in events, wine and commerce to the team when he joined Vin-X in 2016.
Responsible for special projects and business development, Warren has put his WSET qualifications to good use, opening Vin-X’s first Tasting Cellar.
He is also driving the expansion of our wine bar operations and trade supply to hotels and restaurants.
Geoffrey will help you learn about investment wines and regions.
Geoffrey is a published wine journalist and features regularly in trade and mainstream press. He has worked with the Vin-X team since 2015, as the author of some of our specialist reports, and his experience and contacts in the world of wine make him a valuable member of our growing team of market experts.
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