Emma Nichols has left specialist off-licence chain Oddbins, where she was buying and marketing director, to take up the appointment of director of premium wine for wine giant Constellation Europe.
Simon Thorpe, vice-president at Constellation Europe said: “This is a new role and underlines Constellation’s commitment to growing its premium wine business. Emma brings with her a wealth of experience and talent at the premium end of the wine industry.”
Nichols previously worked as senior wine buyer at Safeway and as marketing manager for Vinoceros.
She said: “Constellation’s premium wines have fantastic potential and I am delighted to be part of their commitment and exciting plans to grow the premium wine category by bringing its portfolio to a broader customer audience.”
This announcement follows the recent news that Constellation is to “significantly increase” its focus and the resource behind its premium wine portfolio.
