Meet the team
130+ Years of combined experience for your success!
Alison Harvey
Founder at VinAccessGlobal
Alison has lived and worked in Singapore since 2002. She originally came to establish a network of importers for what is now Henkell-Freixenet, and since 2021 has been managing her own business connecting small to medium sized wine producers from all over the world with the right partners in Asia Pacific.
Alison studied languages at university before starting work in the retail sector of the wine trade in London. After completing the WSET Diploma with honours she became the first ever female sales representative in the Waverley Vintners team, before transferring to the fine wine merchant, Christopher & Co. After this role she spent several years as Sales Director of Geoffrey Roberts Agencies in London before moving to Melbourne as Trade Marketing Manager at Domaine Chandon and subsequently GM Sales and Marketing at Wingara Wine Group.
Eduard Capdevila
VinAccessGlobal Associate – South East Asia
Based in South East Asia since 2013, Eduard has had hands-on experience in the wine industry in various sectors: from importing and distributing wine & spirits within the HORECA and Retail channels, to representing and introducing new products to importers in different markets within the Asia Pacific region.
Eduard joined VinAccessGlobal in mid-2022, tasked with developing key South East Asian markets for our partners by expanding the customer base within each market. The diversity of wine styles across the world’s wine regions is Eduard’s passion and his reason for taking this role is to better understand and showcase the myriad of wine products available in the VinAccessGlobal portfolio.
Eduard enjoys hosting wine events and social gatherings. “Sharing happiness in a bottle” is his motto. Don’t hesitate to contact him to share some vino and see how can VinAccessGlobal help your business today.
Mike Ritchie MW
VinAccessGlobal Associate – London
Mike was born in London but lived in Paris in his teenage years. He is married with 2 daughters. His working life started with Saccone & Speed as a graduate trainee and he has since gained a diverse wealth of experience during over 40 years in the wine business, including seven years during the early stages of London City Bond, even selling wine on the Shopping Channel alongside Ken Hom and co-hosting a local Cable TV wine show! In 2002, Mike passed his MW and was awarded the commercial and business-related Errazuriz prize. Since 2013, he has worked in a sales role for Freixenet Copestick, the UK division of the German sekt producer Henkell Freixenet.
Most recently, he has added his experience to the sales team at Jascots. He has judged on many wine competitions over the years. His desert island wine would be Schloss Johannisberg’s Silberlack Riesling Trocken, or Aresti’s Trisquel Series Altitude Merlot. He’s happy in the kitchen, rambling for fun or surfing at Polzeath.
Clive Weston
VinAccessGlobal Associate – New Zealand
Clive joined Saccone & Speed, a prominent UK wine shipper in 1973, following vintage work at Chateau Cantenac Brown, Margaux. After five years in wine production and five years in sales, he joined specialist New World wine importer Geoffrey Roberts Associates as UK Sales Director.
He entered the New Zealand Wine Trade in 1988, as country manager for the Hill-Smith family and ran Negociants New Zealand, a national importer & distribution business. He also headed up the prestigious Nautilus Estate of Marlborough winery, which exports to forty countries. “Graduating” from Negociants New Zealand in May 2021, Clive now works freelance as a wine consultant to New Zealand wineries and to overseas producers wishing to market wines in New Zealand, notably via VinAccessGlobal. He is also a published wine and food writer and co-founder, with his wife, in a flourishing nutrition enterprise.
Michelle Ki
VinAccessGlobal Associate
Michelle was born in Korea and relocated to Singapore in 2016, where she began her career in food and beverage in an international hotel. In 2022 she moved into wine distribution gaining extensive experience dealing with hotels and restaurants, joining VinAccessGlobal in 2025. Michelle will focus on the Korean and Japanese markets, growing our partners business and expanding the customer base within each market.
She views wine not merely as a beverage, but as a powerful connector between people. She is dedicated to fostering strong, trust-based relationships with clients through the rich narratives and experiences that wine embodies.
Nguyen Thi Xuan Kieu
VinAccessGlobal Administration Assistant
Kieu joined Vinaccess Global in mid 2024 after more than 12 years’ experience in Vietnam’s import-export industry and supply chain management. Kieu spent seven years at Pacific Wine Merchant, one of Vietnam’s largest importers and distributors, where she handled global wine and beverage procurement, and oversaw the entire import process, giving her a deep understanding of international trade, logistics, and customs procedures.
At VinAccessGlobal Kieu applies her hands-on experience to streamline operations, improve communication, and maintain strong relationships with both suppliers and customers. Her commitment to excellence ensures that our clients enjoy smooth and reliable access to the world’s best wines.
Emma Shaw
VinAccessGlobal Associate
Emma was born and raised in the Barossa Valley, South Australia on a farm with multiple functions including vineyards, supplying some of the well established wineries back in the day. After finishing school and moving to Adelaide, Emma quickly took a shine to wine during her long career in Hospitality, with a highlight running the famed Universal Wine Bar for Australia’s first Master of Wine. A natural progression was to move onto the distribution/sales side, working for Negociants Australia for over 6 years before moving onto Domestic/Export Manager for 2 South Australian Producers with these latter roles spanning 11+ years.
Post Covid, Emma has been specialising as a Sales Consultant for various South Australian producers, and joined Vin Access Global in September 2024, bringing to us her vast knowledge of local and international markets, as well as wide network of contacts.
Tiziano Negri
VinAccessGlobal Associate – Italy
Tiziano was born and raised in Veneto, one of the world’s most renowned wine regions. He holds a degree in Viticulture and Enology, with a thesis focused on the B2B wine market. His professional journey includes winery experience in France, Italy, and New Zealand with producers such as Château d’Esclans and Marchesi Frescobaldi.
He is excited to join VinAccessGlobal, whose international mindset and mission to connect producers, importers, and distributors worldwide align perfectly with his own vision and passion for the global wine trade.
Tiziano also deeply enjoys sharing wines from around the world with friends and wine lovers, discussing the history behind each bottle and the unique perceptions it inspires.
