HEATFIRE1000 - Key Persons


Asahi Beer

He had rich experience in sales training; team management;

Ben Chapman

Job Titles:
  • Sales and Marketing Manager
Ben has a strong background in the wine business nowhaving worked previously for Thorn-Clarke, Rockfords and Angove's. His energy and enthusiasm is infectious and he is renowned for having

Cheryl Clarke

Job Titles:
  • Owner
Cheryl is a vigneron from the family's fifth Barossa generation. Cheryl was instrumental in establishing the Mt Crawford vineyard, and succeeded in convincing all,

Dave Crockett

Job Titles:
  • Viticultural Manager
Dave has spent the past 11 years on vineyards in NSW and SA, studying for a degree in viticulture through Charles Sturt University along the way. He was part of the management team at Foster's Barossa

David Clarke

Job Titles:
  • Owner
David is a vigneron and geologist which has proved a winning combination. He was formerly the Chairman of Australian Vintage Limited which, until its takeover by Simeon Wines Limited,

Helen McCarthy

Job Titles:
  • Head Winemaker
Helen has come to Thorn-Clarke after a stint with Southcorp and Taylors. She is highly credentialed as she completed the Len Evans tutorial and the Wine Industry Future Leader's program in addition to holding a degree in Oenology from Adelaide University with First honours. She is currently a fully

James Edwards

Job Titles:
  • Market Manager Australia / New Zealand
James has been involved in the wine industry for the past 14 years, in this time he has held

Nicole Clarke

Job Titles:
  • Owner
David and Cheryl's daughter Nicole is busy raising her three children with husband Ken. But she still finds time to keep up her Mandarin skills which she enjoys using them whenever possible. Naturally she is our Brand Ambassador for China.

Sam Clarke - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Manager
  • Owner
  • Member of Our Sixth Barossa
Sam is a member of our sixth Barossa generation to be involved in the Barossa wine industry.