

Diageo Bar Academy Trainers
Succeeding in the bar industry requires extensive training and learning. At Diageo Bar Academy, we offer a global network of trainers to help you learn everything you need to succeed. Find the trainers in your region below.
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Global training network

Global training network
Working in the bar industry is full of unexpected experiences. From exploring creative mixes to meeting fun people, the bar world is open to all those that want to live life to the fullest. For most people in the industry, it’s a way of life, with so much to look forward to.
At Diageo Bar Academy, we’re committed to helping you make the most of the industry. Whether you’re a bartender, bar manager or owner, there is so much to learn to advance your career, improve your venue and be the best version you can be. Truly, a world of opportunities awaits!
To that end, we’ve set up a global network of experienced and influential trainers to guide you through everything in the industry. Whether it’s training, mixology, bar news, guest experience or industry trends, you can trust our Diageo Bar Academy trainers to offer insightful and extensive knowledge.
These trainers operate in countries worldwide and hold training sessions to educate bar staff on fundamental skills needed for successful careers. Alongside industry knowledge, our trainers also have local knowledge of their areas, so they can make informed recommendations and provide useful guidance.
AFRICA

Oyíndàmọ́lá de-Medeiros
Head Trainer Nigeria

Alain Claude KWEDI
Brand Ambassador Cameroon & West Africa

Line Massu Tobou
Brand Ambassador Central Africa (DRC - Congo B - Gabon)

Ryan Duvenage
Head Trainer South Africa

Andrew Mwesige
Head Trainer Uganda

Tapatheo Nyameke
Head Trainer Ghana

George Makali
Head Trainer Kenya
Asia Pacific

Shantanu Sengupta
Diageo India Luxury Brand Ambassador

Vikrum Ku
Diageo India Brand Ambassador

Tracy Gardner
Diageo Australia Reserve Brand Ambassador (VIC & TAS)

Wawan Kurniawan
Diageo Indonesia Brand Ambassador Leader

Alex Whang
Diageo Taiwan Senior Brand Ambassador

David Brosnan - Queensland
Diageo Australia Reserve Brand Ambassador (QLD & NT)

Disha Mankikar
Diageo India Brand Developer

Gaurav Dhyani
Diageo India Brand Developer (North)

Hemali Bendre
Diageo India Brand Developer

Himanshu Sachar
Diageo India Brand Developer

Jonathan Wy
Diageo Taiwan Brand Ambassador

Kate McGraw
Diageo Australia Trade Advocacy Manager & World Class Brand Ambassador

Kelsey Smith
Diageo Australia Brand Ambassador (NSW & ACT)

Lam Chi Mun
Diageo Bar Academy Asia Pacific Director

Lam Duc Anh (Leo)
Diageo Vietnam Brand Ambassador (South)

Randi Muhadjar
Diageo Indonesia Brand Ambassador

Nguyen Thanh Luan
Diageo Vietnam Brand Ambassador (North)

Pranoy Rajendra

Prahant Rawalia
Diageo India Brand Ambassador (South)

Prawit Boonnithipaisit
Diageo Thailand Senior Reserve Brand Ambassador

Rian Asiddao
Diageo Philippines Reserve Brand Ambassador

Sarawut Pinpech
Diageo Thailand Reserve Brand Ambassador

Afra Lin
Diageo Taiwan Brand Ambassador

Afzal Kaba
Diageo India DBA National Lead

Akhilesh Sheoran
Diageo India Brand Ambassador (Craft Spirits)

Akira Sung
Diageo Korea Reserve Senior Brand Ambassador

Anurag Dhingra
Diageo India Brand Ambassador (West)

Arpan Nandi
Diageo India Brand Developer (East)

Arun Kumar
Diageo India Brand Developer (South)
Europe

Misja Vorstermans
Head Trainer Netherlands

Jessica Kant
Trainer Netherlands

Kees Verkaik
Trainer Netherlands

Kees Verkaik
Leading Whisky Expert & Ambassador
Spirits Advisor Europe
Owner Spirits & Stories
DBA Consultant

Jef Berben
Spirit Ambassador - WSET Certified - Bartender Trainer Belgium

Alan Vervoort
Spirit Ambassador - WSET Certified - Bartender Trainer Belgium

Margarita Skiafou
Greece DBA Trainer

Matt Guest
Head Trainer Diageo Bar Academy Europe

Ashley Douglas
Head Trainer Ireland

Marc McParland
DBA Lead Trainer – The North & Scotland

La’mel Clarke
DBA Lead Trainer – London & The South

Adrian Bucher
Head Trainer Switzerland

Giovanni Bologna
Diageo Bar Academy Head Trainer for Southern Italy

Cesar Costa
Trainer Portugal

Luis Amarillo
Trainer Spain

Carla Molina
Trainer Spain

Óscar Molina
Trainer Spain

Pablo Valverde
Trainer Spain

Sergio Caro
Head Trainer Diageo Bar Academy Spain & Portugal

Dominik Krzewinski
Trainer Poland

Jarek Wieczorek
Trainer Poland

Krzysztof Kalita
Trainer Poland
Latin America and Caribbean

Alejandro Murillo
Head Trainer DBA Colombia Colombia

Carlos Escobar
Head Trainer DBA Venezuela

Emilio Valera
Diageo Bar Academy Ambassador Mexico

Lina Monge
Diageo Bar Academy Ambassador Mexico

Bruno Ferrari
Senior Reserve Brand Ambassador Peru

Martín Mondragon
DBA Lead & Brand Ambassador Argentina

Magali Caviasso
Reserve Brand Ambassador Argentina

Luis Felipe Cruz
DBA Lead Chile

Fernando Costa
Fernando Costa Chile

Marcelo Pellejero Ledesma
Reserve Brand Ambassador Uruguay

Alvaro Pereira
Reserve Brand Ambassador Paraguay

Carlos Mejia
DBA Trainer Dominican Republic

David Vergara
DBA Lead & Brand Ambassador Panama

Vinicio Peñate
DBA Trainer El Salvador

Harison Catu
DBA Trainer Guatemala

Nelson Martinez
Reserve Brand Ambassador Costa Rica

André Bueno
Head Trainer Brazil

Miguel Paes
DBA Trainer Brazil

Fernanda Santos
DBA Trainer Brazil