QWS.COM.AU - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Logistics & Compliance Manager
Barry has been with Qualia since 2009 as Logistics and Purchasing manager. He has comprehensive knowledge of bulk and case wine export and the production and distribution of domestically bottled products. Barry also possesses broad experience in dealing with shipping Lines, freight forwarders and suppliers to round out his impressive portfolio.
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Company Secretary
With over 30 years of experience in management and finance within the wine and horticultural industry, Corey brings a wealth of expertise in strategic leadership, operational optimization, and financial management.
Job Titles:
- Sales & Marketing Manager Asia Pacific
"Qualia is a pioneer with this blend, showcasing how blends can be so much more interesting and deep."
Job Titles:
- Sales & Marketing Director
"A modern, savoury, medium-bodied style that showcases the winemaker's skill. Since 2019, this wine has been a magnet for wine show medals."
Job Titles:
- OH & S / Laboratory Manager
"Tropical fruits like guava and mango make this Sauvignon Blanc one of my favourites."
John is the current generation of an Italian/Australian family winemaking tradition that dates back over six generations to the land of his forefathers in Calabria.
He completed Applied Science at the Phillip Institute of Technology and Wine Science at Melbourne University before commencing his career as a winemaker. John's first position was a cellar hand followed by eight years of technical research and development in the local citrus industry. He joined Qualia Wines in 1996.
A lot of large wineries have "bean counters" at their helm but with John steering the ship, Qualia Wines has its roots planted firmly in winemaking.
Sharon has more than 30 years of experience in administration in many different industries, the Wine Industry being her most recent. She relishes the challenges of variability in her current role at Qualia Wines.
Sharon moved to the warmer climate of the Sunraysia in 2013 after working in the lush, green, cooler grape-growing area of Coonawarra.
A born and bred South Australian, Sharon is a one-eyed Collingwood Supporter by heart, don't hold that against her.