NEW YORK, 13 March 2023 — Sotheby’s announces the appointment of Vanessa Conlin, MW, as Global Head of Wine Retail, based in New York. Vanessa brings with her a strong combination of experience in sourcing and curating the world’s finest wines, together with the entrepreneurial spirit and creative mindset that will be key to her new role. Together with the talented and passionate wine team already in place, Vanessa will expand on the market opportunities and build out Sotheby’s strategic wine offering as well as foster the digital content and community strategy across the global retail destinations.
Most recently, Vanessa was the Chief Wine Officer at Wine Access, connecting people and places through uncovering the world’s most inspiring wines, their stories, and provenance. Prior to joining Wine Access, Vanessa was the Director of Sales and Hospitality at Dana Estates in Napa, California. Having worked in Napa Valley throughout her career and obtaining both her Sommelier certification and Masters of Wine, Vanessa is well placed to have strategic oversight across the different pockets of wine retail globally in New York, London, Paris, and Hong Kong.
