Michael Stedman

Michael Stedman has extensive work experience in the wine and spirits industry. Michael currently holds the position of National Sales Director at Lipman Brothers / R.S. Lipman Company. Prior to this role, they worked at Moët Hennessy, where they held various positions including Market Sales Director, Southern California; Off-premise and Chain Sales Director, California; Chandon Commercial Sales Director, North America; Business Development Sales Director, North America; and Marketing Director, Chandon. Before joining Moët Hennessy, they worked at Constellation Brands as an Estate Marketing Director for Ruffino. Stedman began their career at Moët Hennessy as a Senior Trade Marketing Manager and later served as a Business Development Sales Manager. Throughout their career, Stedman has been responsible for driving sales growth, developing commercial strategies, managing teams, and overseeing the financial performance of luxury portfolios of wines and spirits. Michael has also led marketing initiatives, managed budgets, and launched successful brands.

Michael Stedman has a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Menlo College. Michael also studied the Japanese language at the Defense Language Institute. In addition to their formal education, they have obtained certifications in spirits and wines from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.