Andrew Bailey

• I spearheaded the company's journey from its inception, driving two highly successful rounds of funding, and ultimately achieving an unprecedented revenue and EBITA level at the time of my exit in 2023.
• Total wine production increased from c.30,000L in 2008 to c.4,500,000L in 2023 and over 400 hectares under management.
• Oversaw, negotiated, and secured over 260 hectares of vineyards with MyFarm Investments Ltd's syndicated equity of over $60 million, establishing the backbone of Misty Cove's supply chain through establishing long-term leases.
• Established a key strategic European "Hub," which greatly enhanced market accessibility and rapidly increased opportunities in the European Supermarket, Cash & Carry, and Importer bases.
• Led the global brand vision, design, marketing and, importantly, the "story", including several brand refreshes.
• Launched key initiatives and led the launch of new products and SKUs.
• Established distribution in over 35 countries across multiple sales channels
• Directed rapid market growth which saw us feature on the Deloitte Fast 50 fastest-growing companies for two consecutive years between 2018 (7th) and 2019 (11th)
• Successfully acquired another New Zealand wine brand, resulting in a new domestic market share and increased brand/company recognition.
• Successfully acquired a Recognised Seasonal Workers (RSE) company with a staff of 45. This drastically streamlined vineyard operations, increased efficiency, and reduced overall costs while bringing in a new and very profitable revenue stream.
• Innovation included being New Zealand's first winery to put wine in a can.

• Initially founded as a New Zealand wine-only import company, it transitioned to becoming a market-leading New World Wine Importer that supplied restaurants, hotel groups, independent retail, cash and carry, and supermarkets in the Netherlands.
• I sold FortyFour Degrees in 2011 to a much larger European wine importer and distributor who saw this as the perfect add on for their growth aspirations.

I was responsible for developing, implementing, and leading effective training programs focused on developing players' long-term capability to compete in the TopKlasse, the highest level in Dutch cricket. I also contributed to the team's success by consistently demonstrating strong leadership and teamwork skills while separating my coaching roles from the player and teammate aspects.

• Writing, receiving and authorising residential planned switching instructions between all major retailers
• Critically important was to ensure continued supply for all customers, and that each switch met industry rules and regulations
• Regular problem solving and dispute resolution was required.

• Working in the Ilam, Papanui and Riccarton stores, I was responsible for customer service, inventory management, cashier work, general store duties and deliveries.