MMI - Maritime and Mercantile International
Marc Afonso is an accomplished Category Manager at MMI - Maritime and Mercantile International since November 2015, overseeing markets in South Africa, Argentina, Chile, Spain, Portugal, Rhone, Loire, and Lebanon. Experience includes roles as Marketing Manager for international markets and Brand Manager for leading wine partners such as Treasury Wine Estates and Concha y Toro, focusing on sales and marketing strategies while managing consumer and trade events. Previous experience as Beverage Manager at Castell Deudreath from 2004 to 2009 underscores a strong background in the beverage industry. Afonso holds a Diploma in Wine and Spirits from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics from the University of South Africa.
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MMI - Maritime and Mercantile International
As a subsidiary of the Emirates Group, Maritime and Mercantile International (MMI) is a dynamic marketing, sales and distribution organisation committed to delivering and enjoying sustainable growth by achieving leadership through delivering excellence across chosen beverage categories and markets. Headquartered in Dubai, MMI and its associates hold the number one alcohol distributor position in the UAE and Oman, and possess significant travel retail experience through supplying leading duty free retailers in the region and as the operator of Duty Free Dubai Ports. In addition, MMI has initiated overseas joint ventures with local partners in Zanzibar, the Maldives, and Thailand. MMI has business in 42 countries across four key geographical regions, East Africa, Gulf & Middle East, Indian Ocean and South East Asia. MMI’s long standing operation in the market gives a unique understanding and respect for both the cultural differences and common interests in this region’s diverse society. At every interaction with MMI’s portfolio, events and outlets, the company strives to bring more to the lives of customers and consumers, through innovations such as the award winning Le Clos fine wines and luxury spirits retail concept.