Wset Alex Kessler II

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.