Rui Santil

Rui Santil is a Business Development Manager at Liberty Wines Ltd, specializing in Sogrape Iberian Estates since August 2023. Previously, Rui served as an Associate Wine Judge for the International Wine Challenge in April 2023 and held multiple roles at Averys Wine Merchants from April 2017 to April 2023, including Wine Advisor and Account Manager. Experience also includes positions at Mitchells & Butlers PLC as a Waiter, Grupo Maria Bolacha as General Manager, and Proandi Associados as a Professional Tutor. Rui began a career in hospitality as a Head Waiter at Hotel Suave Mar and as a Wine Waiter at Restaurant 44, with early experience as a Wine Sales Representative at Lux Winegrowers. Educational background includes a Level 3 Award and ongoing Level 4 Diploma in Wine Business from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, along with a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Administration/Management from E.P.E - Escola Profissonal de Esposende.