O'Neill Vintners & Distillers
Alex Kessler, WSET II, has a diverse work experience spanning retail, hospitality, and the wine and spirits industry. Their most recent role was as the Director of Insights and Analytics at O'Neill Vintners & Distillers, where they were responsible for overseeing data analysis and providing insights for business strategy. Prior to this, they held positions as a Senior Manager and Manager of Insights & Analytics at the same company. Alex also has experience in business development, having worked as a Business Development Manager at O'Neill Vintners & Distillers, where they focused on supporting the corporate brand strategy and increasing brand visibility. Before joining O'Neill Vintners & Distillers, Alex worked at Young's Market Company as a Division Manager, managing a team of national account sales representatives, and as a Sales Representative, where they handled the sale and execution of a wine and spirits portfolio. They also have experience in marketing, having worked as a Marketing Coordinator at Foley Family Wines, where they coordinated marketing efforts for multiple wine brands. Additionally, Alex has held roles as a Social Media Intern at Foley Family Wines and a Hospitality Representative at Geyser Peak Winery. They began their career at BevMo! as a Sales Associate and also worked as a Department Head at The Home Depot.
From 2010 to 2012, Alex Kessler attended Sonoma State University Wine Business Institute. During this time, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Wine Business Strategies / Marketing.
O'Neill Vintners & Distillers
It started on 2004 with a simple idea from our founder, Jeff O’Neill, that great wines should be enjoyed by all. And those wines should be of exceptional quality and sustainable, centered around our core belief that doing the right thing for our employees, consumers, partners, and the planet is key to a sustainable future. As our business has grown, so has our belief in business as a force for good - we are proud to be an industry leader in sustainability and a Certified B Corporation. Raise a Glass With Us – Robert Hall: https://www.roberthallwinery.com/ Charles Woodson’s Intercept: https://www.cwinterceptwines.com/ Line 39 Wines: https://www.line39wines.com/ Harken Chardonnay: https://www.harkenwines.com/ All Brands: https://oneillwine.com/our-brands Sustainability: As an industry leader, we’re serious about our goal to become a fully sustainable operation. In an effort to become a certified sustainable winery, we started our Sustainability Initiative in 2017, but our company has practiced a policy of conservation since its founding. We’re honored to receive official certification from the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, an industry-leading program that audits sustainable pracices and continuous improvement among California’s many vineyards.