Richard Halstead

Richard Halstead is an accomplished leader in the beverage alcohol industry, currently serving as the COO of Insights & Custom Analytics at IWSR Drinks Market Analysis since January 2021. In this role, Richard spearheads consumer research and consulting initiatives to assist clients with data-driven decision-making. Prior to IWSR, Richard co-founded Wine Intelligence Ltd, where Richard held the position of COO for nearly two decades, establishing it as a premier wine market research firm. Richard's early career includes roles at Virgin Wines Ltd as Corporate Development Manager, and several editorial positions at prominent publications including The Mail on Sunday and Independent on Sunday. Educational qualifications include an MBA from London Business School and a BA in History from Brown University.