Nick Taylor

Nick Taylor has a diverse work experience in the wine industry. Nick started their career with Majestic Wine in 2003, where they worked in retail management for three years. Nick then joined Direct Wines in 2006 as a buyer and later became the Buying & Merchandising Director at Lionstone International in 2008. In 2012, they returned to Direct Wines as the Director of Merchandising & Global Planning. In 2016, they were appointed as the Managing Director of Averys Wine Merchants before returning to Direct Wines as the Group Wine Director. In this role, they were responsible for creating and executing business strategies on a global scale, including sustainability, procurement, production, supplier management, and quality control.

Nick Taylor completed their education at the University of Bristol from 1998 to 2002, where they obtained a BA Joint Honours degree in French and Spanish. Prior to attending university, they attended Queen Elizabeth's from 1990 to 1998, although no specific degree or field of study was mentioned.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Nick Taylor has earned several certifications. In 2007, they became a Chevalier du Tastevin from the institution Confrerie du tastevin. In 2019, they received the title of Commandeur d'Honneur from the Commanderie du Bontemps. Nick Taylor also holds a certification as a Complete Skilled Negotiator from The Gap Partnership. Furthermore, they have obtained a WSET Diploma from WSET — Wine & Spirit Education Trust, although the specific details of when and where it was obtained are not provided.