Direct Wines, Inc.
Neil Rhodes has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles. Neil served as the CFO at Direct Wines Inc., where they partnered with the CEO to drive rapid growth and oversaw Finance, Accounting, Compliance, and I.T. Neil also worked at Direct Wines as part of a small team focused on developing the company's international footprint and implementing MS Dynamics AX in new markets. Neil was involved in launching Swiss, German, and Australian businesses and implementing AX into the USA business. Prior to that, they worked at Showtime Arabia as a Commercial Finance contractor in Dubai, UAE. At IMP, Neil held the position of Head of Business Reporting, where they reported directly to the Global FD and was responsible for developing business reporting functionality and managing the budget process across the group. Neil also led the development and rollout of a second-phase business reporting system, implemented a global daily report for real-time tracking of performance, and managed the business reporting support team. Neil has held various finance roles worldwide from 1990 until 2001.
Neil Rhodes attended The University of Manchester from 1986 to 1989, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Biology, General. Neil then went on to attend Lord Williams, although the specific start and end year are unknown. In addition to their academic qualifications, Neil Rhodes holds a certification as a Chartered Accountant from the ICAEW, although the month and year of obtaining this certification are unspecified.
Direct Wines, Inc.
Direct Wines Inc. is a dynamic, innovative, wine-loving company that helps consumers across the U.S. discover exciting wines that are perfectly suited to their tastes – all with the convenience of home delivery. We are proud to provide a highly personalized wine service in partnership with licensed retailers and national brands like American Express and The Wall Street Journal – and we are passionate about consumer satisfaction. The leading Third Party Provider in the alcohol beverage industry, Direct Wines Inc. provides professional services to licensed wine retailers across the US. These include access to national brands, marketing planning and execution, logistics support for distribution management and customer service. We offer scalability and economies that individual, state-licensed retailers would struggle to deliver on their own. It is also the role of Direct Wines Inc. to ensure compliance in the highly regulated alcohol beverage industry. Our Company Mission: Wine is one of life’s great pleasures. We believe it should be as easy and enjoyable as possible for consumers to explore the world of wine and find wines that are perfectly suited to their individual tastes. We also believe in supporting passionate, small-estate winemakers and sharing the stories behind their wines. By working with licensed wine retailers throughout the U.S., we bring talented wine producers and thirsty wine fans together and offer the most personalized wine experience around.