Kelly Brown

Brown discovered wine as a university student in California and has worked for over two decades in global wine sales, marketing and management.

Collaborating with luxury consumer brands, gave her the opportunity to create unique consumer experiences around food, wine, art and design. She has worked with a wide range of companies outside of wine and spirits, including American Express, MasterCard, Baccarat Crystal, Tiffany & Co. and Bentley.

Committed to working with and promoting products rooted in excellence, Brown co-founded La Coupe Ltd., the New Zealand agent for Zalto Denk'Art of Austria.  Zalto is widely considered the world's finest glass in celebration of wine. 

As a consultant, she advises on strategy, mergers and acquisitions in the wine industry.