Meet Xeniya
Certified Wine Professional specializing in marketing and communications
Holder of Master of Science degree and DipWSET with Merit, MW student, first Weinakademiker title holder from Kazakhstan, with a long list of credentials like French Wine Scholar, Italian Wine Ambassador, Cava and Rioja Educator Certified Educator. Founder and host of Introvert Wine Podcast.
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From: Almaty, Kazakhstan, based in Paris, France
Speaks: Russian, English, Spanish, French, German, basic Kazakh, Catalan and Italian
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Professional background: 9 years in multinational companies like Danone and Philip Morris as HR professional. Brand Ambassador and Brand Manager for brands as Campo Viejo, Brancott Estate, G.H. Mumm, Perrier-Jouet with Pernod Ricard in Kazakhstan.
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Since 2021 working in marketing & communications, event and partnership management for Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI). Also as a consultant to brands and private customers in marketing, communication, design, social media, education, etc.
