Having joined Meridian Wine Merchants in 2009, Damian has held several key positions across the business, including sales consultant, trade marketer, key accounts manager, regional sales manager, national key accounts manager and off-consumption channel manager. His deep understanding of the South African wine landscape and his strong relationships across the trade have made him a valuable member of the leadership team.
Shane Allchin, managing director of Meridian, says “Damian has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and a passion for our people and brands. His experience across multiple facets of the business makes him the ideal person to lead our sales team into its next chapter of growth. Damian’s ability to balance commercial performance with long-term partnership building is what truly sets him apart.”
Commenting on his appointment, Damian says “I am excited to take on this role and continue building on Meridian’s strong foundation. I look forward to working with our dynamic team, our producers, and our customers to drive continued success and sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving market.”
This appointment reflects Meridian’s continued commitment to nurturing internal talent and fostering leadership that understands both the people and the brands behind the company’s success.
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