Yealands Wine Group
Murray Waugh is an experienced finance professional currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Yealands Wine Group since April 2024, overseeing Procurement, IT, and Company Secretary functions. Prior to this, Waugh held various leadership roles at Spark New Zealand, including Finance Lead Partner for Group Performance and Capital Markets, as well as Consumer, SME, and Marketing. Waugh also served as CFO for Fonterra's FMCG business and contributed significantly to performance transformation and innovation within the company. Earlier career experiences include positions at International Power PLC, Xtract Energy Plc, PwC, Goldman Sachs, and KPMG. Murray Waugh holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts from Victoria University of Wellington, with studies in Accounting, Commercial Law, Political Science, and Economics.
Yealands Wine Group
Since launching in 2008 the Yealands Wine Group (YWG) has established itself as one of New Zealand's pre-eminent wine exporters. The company has been recognised globally for its sustainable practices, (Green Company GC-Mark certified, International Green Awards, Drinks Business Green Awards), the quality of its wines, (NZ Wine Producer of the Year, International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014) and its business model processes (American Chamber of Commerce - Exporter of the Year). Whilst much has been achieved in a short space of time, the group's ambitious approach - best encapsulated by their philosophy 'Think boldly, tread lightly and never say it can't be done', targets strong sustained growth and development of a truly global business. SUPPLY - 85% Sauvignon Blanc. Other varietals: Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Gruner Veltliner, Viognier, Chardonnay, Albarino, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Syrah, Tempranillo, Cabernet Franc, Port - Over 100 Parcels of Sauvignon Blanc vinified separately - Regional Blends through to sub regions, single vineyard and single blocks