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Industry Experts

We're proud to work with the rock stars of the drinks industry. From award-winning mixologists and blenders, to owners of the world's top bars and restaurants. Learn more about some of them below.


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Industry Expert Minakshi Singh

Minakshi Singh

Co-founder of multi-award winning bars Cocktails and Dreams Speakeasy in Gurgaon and Sidecar in Delhi (no.18 on the World's 50 Best Bars list in 2022).

Industry Expert Madeleine Geach

Madeleine Geach

An award winning Leadership Coach for the hospitality industry, providing coaching for restaurant founders and their senior teams. Also named one of the most influential women in the hospitality industry 2021.

Industry Expert Bannie Kang

Bannie Kang

Highly accomplished bar owner of Sidedoor bar, Singapore. World Class winner in 2019 and is celebrated for her exceptional skills, creativity and dedication to elevating the craft of cocktail making.

 Industry Expert Camille Vidal

Camille Vidal

Also known as Mindfully Cami, Camille is the founder of La Maison Wellness, a mindful drinking agency focused on elevating wellbeing and mindfulness in the hospitality industry.

Industry Expert Liam Davy

Liam Davy

Head of Bars for International restaurant chain Hawksmoor, in the UK, Ireland and the US. Liam and team have achieved the coveted Spirited Award for World's Best restaurant Bar at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans amongst others.

Industry Expert Luke Whearty

Luke Whearty

Top 10 Best International Bartender in 2022 at the Tales of the Cocktail and bartender-owner of Byrdi in Melbourne Austraila.

Industry Expert Agostino Perrone

Agostino Perrone

Award-winning bartender and Director of Mixology at the Connaught. His unique and fine approach to hospitality and mixology has established his consistent international acclaim.

Industry Expert Ryan Chetiyawardana

Ryan Chetiyawardana

World-renowned bartender, mixologist and bar owner. Otherwise known as 'Mr Lyan', Ryan has a passion for sustainability, and innovative ingredients, making for a ground-breaking approach, which remains in the evolution of his multiple bars.

Industry Expert Anna Sebastian

Anna Sebastian

Anna went from a decade of working in venue to becoming a hospitality consultant with experience ranging from managing the infamous Artesian Bar at the Langham Hotel in London to heading up the Savoy's Beaufort Bar.

Industry Expert Kaitlyn Stewart

Kaitlyn Stewart

Global Bartending Champion and the first Canadian to win Diageo World Class back in 2017. Better known today as 'likeable cocktails' on social media for her tasty cocktail concoctions and award-winning bar skills.