Institute of Masters of Wine
Dan Kirby serves as the Head of Sales & Marketing at Flint Vineyard since April 2022, overseeing various operations including the Cellar Door, Tours & Events, and trade sales. Additionally, Dan holds the position of Brand Ambassador at the Winey Cellar Door, focusing on tastings, retail and trade sales, and digital communications. Currently, Dan is a Stage 2 Master of Wine student at the Institute of Masters of Wine since September 2021. Previous roles include working as a Wine Consultant with Adnams and as an Independent Wine Consultant for dnkrby wine club. Dan also has experience as Marketing Manager at Taverham's Auctioneers and as Sales and Marketing Manager at Corkr Fine Wines. Furthermore, Dan has held multiple positions at Adnams from 2011 to 2018, including Wine Commercial Manager and Store Manager, and has a Diploma in Wine from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
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Institute of Masters of Wine
The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) is a membership organisation with an exceptional international reputation. For 70 years, its members – the Masters of Wine (MWs) – have been at the forefront of leadership and expertise in the world of wine. The IMW’s mission is to promote excellence, interaction and learning across all sectors of the global wine community. MWs prove their comprehensive understanding of wine by passing the MW exam, recognised worldwide for its rigour and exacting standards. In addition to passing the exam, members must sign the code of conduct before they are entitled to use the initials MW. Today, there are 421 Masters of Wine based in 30 countries. The membership encompasses winemakers, sommeliers, buyers, journalists, shippers, consultants, academics, educators and more. There are 367 students from 40 countries on the 2023-24 MW study programme.