DWWA 2026

Emanuel Pesqueira

Founder and managing director of Pesqueira Global Luxury Hospitality Consulting and Management. Based in the UK.

Dror Nativ MW

Multi award-winning master of wine and senior wine buyer at Marks & Spencer. Based in the UK.

Giusy Andreacchio

International wine broker, brand ambassador, and wine educator. Based in the UK.

Elvis Ziakos

Highly experienced sommelier of over two decades. Based in the UK.

Marco Iaccarino

Operating in luxury hotels in London since 2014 specialising in fine French and Italian wines. Based in the UK.

Elsa Macdonald MW

Accomplished master of wine and wine educator specialising in Canada and France. Based in Canada.

Helga Louise Schroeder MS

Germany's first female Master Sommelier. Based in Germany.

Peter Csizmadia-Honigh

The world’s leading authority on the wines of India. Based in the UK.

Charlie Foley

Noted auctioneer and fine specialist at Christie's Auction House. Based in the UK.

Benjamin Hasko MS MW

Dual titleholder, master of wine and master sommelier. Based in Singapore.

Luma Monteiro

Award winning wine communicator, currently the head of marketing and assistant buyer at Davy's Wine Merchants. Based in the UK.

Freddie Cobb

Seasoned wine buyer, head of drinks at Vagabond Wines. Based in the UK.

Christine Allen

Fine wine and marketing director at Mentzendorff. Based in the UK.

Federico Moccia

Italian wine expert and head of wine operations at 67 Pall Mall, London. Based in the UK.

Heather Dougherty

Certfied wine educator and writer, former chairperson of the Association of the Wine Writers. Based in the UK.

Eddie McDougall

Founder of modern-era négociant The Flying Winemaker and Greater China business expert. Based in Macau.

Kamal Malik MS

First Indian Master Sommelier. Based in the Maldives.

Andrew Shaw

Leading figure in the UK wine industry, currently the group buying director at Coterie Holdings. Based in the UK.

Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 entries now open: Recognition that delivers results

Celebrated for its authority, global reach and measurable impact, DWWA offers producers expert feedback, visibility and recognition that delivers results...

DWWA Regional Chair for Asia: Dr Edward Ragg MW

Award-winning wine educator, writer, presenter and master of wine. Based in China.

Introducing the DWWA Resident Co-Chair: Welcoming Caro Maurer MW

Meet the 2026 Resident Co-Chair and learn more about this new role...