Andy joined the Buckingham management team in August 2016 from Enotria&Coe where he was off-trade Director of Sales. Andy has spent time at Buckingham Schenk before when he was part of the sales team, but he has returned as our glorious Sales Director, ready to lead his team to victory. Partial to a spot of cycling, Andy devotes most of his spare time to his family and most weekends he can be found on the sidelines (whatever the weather) watching his boys play rugby and football.

Alison is a talented woman: not only is she our in-house photographer, she is also Buckingham Schenk’s answer to Mary Berry and her cupcakes would win any bake off! When she’s not donning her apron or out and about with her trusted camera you will usually find her soaking up the sights, sounds and “retail experiences” the capital has to offer. Alison has over 15 years’ off trade sales experience working in the drinks industry.

John’s love for wine started way back where he has fond memories of his grandfather pouring Alsace Gewurztraminer and opening a bottle of his prized possession of Vintage port. A career in wine was always destined and he spent 9 years at Majestic working in retail and their commercial team before moving to Enotria and then to Liberty as a National Account Manager. Working for two Italian wine specialists he found a new love for Italian wines, and a move to Buckingham Schenk was the perfect match. In his spare time, John has a mad passion for ultra-running; sometimes notching up 70miles in one go across the English countryside. After a long run he finds a glass of Chianti Classico and a Schwarzenegger movie is the perfect recovery.

Emma is the one to speak you about all things On-Trade. She has worked in the wine trade since she left University – where besides studying for her degree in English Lit and Italian, could also be found discovering the beauty of alcohol outside study hours! She began at Majestic and has come a long way since the “Maj” van driving days. She brings with her a wealth of experience for the On-Trade having worked in all areas of the country, including London, from wholesalers to fine-dining restaurants as well as National On-Trade groups. She has a love of all things gastronomical, a strong weakness for crisps and cheese (not together, although this can actually work) and will never say no to a nice meal and a bottle of wine. Her trusty sausage dog Dotty can also sometimes be found by her side whizzing round the country with her!

Chris is part of our thriving on-trade division. His taste for fine wines comes drinking mature vintages of Rioja out of his father’s cellar. University was split between a degree in Biology and wine appreciation, so naturally Chris joined Majestic after graduating. During his 9 years at Majestic Chris completed his WSET Diploma in Wines and Spirits and taught level 3 to new starters. A jump to Matthew Clark gave Chris a solid background in on-trade account management and cocktail-making skills. When Chris isn’t adding to his growing wine collection he enjoys tennis, fair weather golf and has a love of history and French language.

Emma joins us our tight-knit on-trade sales team as National Account Manager, to build excellent customer relationships with national wholesalers, expanding our portfolio further into the sector, and increase new business opportunities. She brings with her a wealth of experience in the trade, with over 22 years spent in the wine industry and the on-trade. Formerly the Wine Category Manager & Buyer at regional wholesaler, Libra Drinks, she also sat on the board of The Society of Vintners for 5 years. For the last 3 years, she has worked closely with specialist importers, Condor Wines and most recently as National Account Manager at Heineken Beverages. Outside of wine, she is a busy mum to two children and 2 goldendoodles, spending her spare time travelling and living her best life outdoors with her family!