Dws Ariel Yaakobovich

Ariel Yaakobovich, DWS, currently serves as an Account Specialist at Michael Skurnik Wines and has been in this role since July 2018, while also holding a position as an Account Specialist at Domaine Select Wine Estates since May 2014. With experience in managing wine and spirits sales in Manhattan and fostering client relationships, Ariel has previously engaged in wine research and tasting during a sabbatical focused on German wine regions. Prior to expertise in the wine industry, Ariel worked as a Senior Procurement Development Officer for the Israel Ministry of Defense, where oversight of procurement training programs was key. Additional experience includes sales management at Odeon, where monthly sales significantly increased, and leadership roles at Apropo and during military service. Educational credentials include a Diploma in Wine and Spirits from the International Wine Center and a BA in Accounting and Economics from Bar-Ilan University.