Industry Leaders

ALEX KRATENA

Founder of industry non-for profit P(OUR) and former Head Bartender of Artesian, London, the world's best bar for four consecutive years.

Featured in Creators list 2016 as one of the 40 most influential individuals shaping the future of the global bar industry. 

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TRISTAN STEPHENSON

Award-winning bar operator, bartender, chef, some-time journalist and bestselling author of the Curious Bartender series of drinks books.

Co-founder of Fluid Movement, a globally renowned drinks consultancy firm. 

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LAUREN MOTE

Award-winning mixologist; sommelier; architect of potions, tonics and elixirs; accomplished writer; international spirits diplomat and accredited bartending instructor.

Global Cocktailian and the co-founder of Bittered Sling Bitters.

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AGOSTINO PERRONE

Award-winning bartender and Director of Mixology at the Connaught, London, named World's Best Cocktail Bar 2016. 

Imbibe Bar Personality of the Year 2017 and the brains behind the Connaught's famous martini trolley. 

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IVY MIX

Co-Owner and Head Bartender of Leyenda, a pan-Latin cocktail bar in Brooklyn. 

Named 2015 American Bartender of the Year at Tales of the Cocktail’s Spirited Awards and Mixologist of the Year 2016 by Wine Enthusiast. 

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JILLIAN VOSE

Head Bartender and Beverage Director at the Dead Rabbit, New York, named World's Best Bar 2015. 

Winner of the 2013 Rising Stars award from Star Chefs.

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PAUL MARTIN

Author, trainer and motivational speaker

Country: UK

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TESS POSTHUMUS

Bartender, freelance hospitality professional and author of 'Cocktails met Tess'.

Country: The Netherlands

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TOM JONES

Scotch Whisky Ambassador and Johnnie Walker Global Ambassador

Country: Global

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​ CAROLINE MARTIN

Diageo Master Blender

Country: Global

​ PAUL MATHEW

Bar owner, drinks consultant and writer

Country: UK and Asia 

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CHRIS HYSTED

National Ambassador for Ketel One Vodka

Country: Australia 

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SEAN BAXTER

Ambassador for Johnnie Walker and the Single Malts

Country: Australia

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​JUSTIN SMYTH

Reserve Ambassador for Ketel One Vodka

Country: Global

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ENRIQUE DE COLSA

Master Distiller for Don Julio tequila

Country: Global

EWAN GUNN

Haig Club Whisky Master and Category Training Manager

Country: Global

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