Michael Saunders

Michael Saunders is an experienced leader in the wine and spirits industry, currently serving as Non-Executive Director at WineFi and Director at Jera Wine, both positions held since early 2024. In addition, Michael is the Chief Executive Officer of Coterie Holdings UK Limited. Michael has a strong background in business ownership as seen in the role at Dower House Consulting LLP, established in 2018. Previously, Michael held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Bibendum Wine from 2018 to 2023 and has served in various leadership roles, including Chairman of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association from 2019 to 2022 and Business Development Director at Conviviality Plc between 2016 and 2017. Michael's career began in 1982 as Managing Director at Bibendum Wine Ltd and continued there until 2016. Michael's educational background includes attendance at Eton College from 1976 to 1981.