Chris Simes

Chris Simes is a seasoned professional in the wine industry, currently serving as Senior Brand Manager at E. & J. Gallo Winery since April 2019, after progressing from Brand Manager and Assistant Brand Manager roles beginning in January 2015. Previous experience includes a marketing internship at E. & J. Gallo Winery and a Vintage Assistant Winemaker position at Brancott Estate Winery. Chris holds an MBA from Queen's School of Business, where multiple leadership roles were undertaken, including founding the Queen's MBA Wine Group and serving as VP of the MBA Toastmaster’s Club. Chris also co-authored a research paper on vineyard investment analysis while completing a Bachelor's degree in Oenology and Viticulture at Brock University.