Denman, a native of Hong Kong, studied business at one of Asia's top business schools. He received training to become a business executive at a leading global Fast-Moving-Consumer-Goods company, where he quickly progressed as the youngest Senior Director in the region. At the pinnacle of his career, Denman made a bold decision to leave his corporate role and pursue his true passion in the wine industry.

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He later gained valuable experience in the beverage industry by working as a senior leader at one of the world's leading spirits companies. He has extensive teaching experience, delivering WSET courses and private seminars. With his vast sales and marketing experience in the commercial field, he also serves as a business consultant, helping wine brands enter Asian markets.

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As an experienced Wine Educator, Judge, Consultant, and Communicator, he provides end-to-end services to both corporate and individual clients. He speaks fluent English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and elementary French.

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Qualifications & Experiences

• Master of Wine Student (Stage 2) - Institute of Masters of Wine

• Golden Vines Wine Scholar Guild Scholarship 2024 Winner - The Gérard Basset Foundation

• Certified Wine & Sake Educator - Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)

• Level 4 Diploma in Wines & Spirits - Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)

• Level 3 Award in Sake - Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)

• Capstone California Educator - Wine Institute

• French Wine Scholar - Wine Scholar Guild (WSG)

• Italian Wine Scholar - Wine Scholar Guild (WSG)

• Spanish Wine Scholar - Wine Scholar Guild (WSG)

• Wine Judge - Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition (HK IWSC)

• Associate Wine Judge - International Wine Challenge (IWC)