John Nicol

John Nicol is a Client Manager at Punch!—The Smart B2B Sales Agency since May 2023, previously holding roles as a Business Development Representative and Sales Development Representative. Prior experience includes serving as a Winemaker at Rostberg Wine & Spirits Bottling from June 2021 to May 2023, overseeing wine and spirit production and ensuring compliance with BRC, IFS, and HCCAP standards. John has also interned in winemaking at Accolade Wines' Flagstone Winery and Hartenberg Wine Estate. As a co-owner and Business Development Specialist at TOI Company, John focused on automating fermentation monitoring in wineries. Educational qualifications include a BSc Agric in Viticulture and Oenology from Stellenbosch University and a course in Import, Export & Logistics Management from the University of Cape Town, complemented by a Toastmasters certificate in public speaking.