Justine McGovern

Founder

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Justine is a partner at Jackman McGovern, a global agency that supports and promotes U.S. exports of food and wine. She is also co-trade director of the California Wine Institute UK and Ireland. In 2018 Justine founded Wine Spirit Women, a support organization for young women in the British Isles that provides scholarships and sponsorships while offering a networking platform.

She has more than 20 years of experience in the global wine market, working with clients including Napa Valley Vintners, Wines from Spain, Berry Bros & Rudd, and E. & J. Gallo. She was wine director for the Wine Development Board prior to starting her own consultancy. Justine earned degrees in law and business and a postgraduate diploma in finance at University College Cork, and she holds a WSET Diploma.