Sebastien Ouellet

Sebastien Ouellet has extensive experience in the wine and beverage industry. Sebastien began their career in 1997 with Taylor Made adidas Golf as a National Warranty & Custom Fit Manager before transitioning to the role of National Brand Leader. In 2005, they joined Lanctot Ltée as a National Brand Manager.

In 2006, Sebastien became a National Brand Manager at Corby Distilleries Ltd, where they developed marketing plans and managed various wine portfolios. Sebastien continued this role until 2007 when they moved to Philippe Dandurand Wines Ltd. as a National Brand Manager. Here, they managed a portfolio of wine brands and significantly increased sales.

Sebastien's career then took him to Zonin spa in 2010, where they became the Country Director for Casa Vinicola Zonin. Sebastien successfully grew the portfolio and developed the brand in the Canadian market.

In 2014, Sebastien joined Baron Philippe de Rothschild as the Export Director for Canada. Sebastien managed sales strategies and business development initiatives for the company's portfolio in Canada. Sebastien also worked with renowned Bordeaux estates and developed the BPDR Chile portfolio.

Sebastien then moved to Zonin1821 in 2017, first as the Country Manager for Canada and later as the Export Director for the Americas. In these roles, they managed and developed markets in Canada, Latin America, and the US Duty Free channel.

Currently, Sebastien Ouellet is the Regional Sales Manager for The Americas at Foley Family Wines, responsible for maximizing the performance, growth, and profitability of FFW brands across North and South America. Foley Family Wines is a leading luxury wine company in the industry.

Sebastien Ouellet, MBA, has a diverse and extensive education history. Sebastien pursued their Masters in Business Administration from the John Molson School of Business, where they studied from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, they attended the Université de Montréal from 1991 to 1993. Sebastien completed their secondary education at College Jean-de-Brebeuf from 1988 to 1991 and their high school education at College de Montreal from 1984 to 1988. In addition to these academic endeavors, Sebastien also obtained the Level 1 & 2 certifications in the Capstone California Wine Certification Program, specializing in California Wine. Sebastien achieved this certification, however, specific start and end years for this program are not provided. Additionally, while they attended the North American Sommelier Association in 2013, no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.