Meet The team
Vintage Cellar is a team of passionate wine experts with decades of experience
Selim Bocti
Co-Founder and CEO
Over the past 20 years, he has nurtured friendships with some of the most exciting and legendary winemakers in the world. Constantly reinventing the way wine is being bought, owned, and experienced is at the cornerstone of Selim’s engagement with VintageCellar. By drawing on his own wine adventures and making the most out of the privileged relationships he has developed over the years, Selim is eager to share the ultimate fine wine experience.
Johnny Medawar
Head of Operations/IT Development
With a valuable of experience in the wine industry, Johnny brings a vibrant component to the platform with strategy & implementation. Graduated from Paris ESG Business School, Johnny oversees long-term business development, budgets, and brand strategy. Acknowledged for his interpersonal and communication skills, he works closely with the company’s global executive team as well as with the regional managers to develop the network of members for the APP.
Wadih Riachi
Head Sommelier
Wadih stumbled into the world of wine while attending a tasting in Paris some 25 years ago. Little did he know he would spend the rest of his life increasing his knowledge about wine and fostering long-standing relationships with the finest and most sought-after wine estates. What fills this classically trained sommelier with most pride is providing his clients with a bespoke experience at every stage of their wine journey.
Joelle Akiki
Customer Relationship Manager
Born and raised in the “City of Wine & Poetry” renowned for its viticulture and wine production, Joelle has always had a keen interest in fine wine and an appetite to learn more about this specific industry, therefore, she specialized in Enology. Moreover, she is a WSET certified, and she nurtured great experience in winemaking from prestigious domains in France.
Luís Maria
Portfolio Consultant
Along with a valuable experience in the legal industry, Luís brings to the team expertise in consultancy, wealth management and estate planning. Graduated in Law from the Portuguese Catholic University and with an Executive Education in Luxury Management from Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics he has always had a particular interest in the fine wine and luxury sector. Moreover, he is part of the team that ensures VintageCellar’s approach into the Portuguese-speaking market.
Felix Kerr
Digital Marketing Manager
Inducted into the world of wine during his time at Liv-ex, Felix went on to earn his WSET Level 3. Alongside his love of fine wine, he brings a passion for data and technology to Vintage Cellar, striving to build the best possible digital experience by leveraging user-driven insights.
Selim Bocti
Co-Founder and CEO
Over the past 20 years, he has nurtured friendships with some of the most exciting and legendary winemakers in the world. Constantly reinventing the way wine is being bought, owned, and experienced is at the cornerstone of Selim’s engagement with VintageCellar. By drawing on his own wine adventures and making the most out of the privileged relationships he has developed over the years, Selim is eager to share the ultimate fine wine experience.
Johnny Medawar
Head of Operations/IT Development
With a valuable of experience in the wine industry, Johnny brings a vibrant component to the platform with strategy & implementation. Graduated from Paris ESG Business School, Johnny oversees long-term business development, budgets, and brand strategy. Acknowledged for his interpersonal and communication skills, he works closely with the company’s global executive team as well as with the regional managers to develop the network of members for the APP.
Wadih Riachi
Head Sommelier
Wadih stumbled into the world of wine while attending a tasting in Paris some 25 years ago. Little did he know he would spend the rest of his life increasing his knowledge about wine and fostering long-standing relationships with the finest and most sought-after wine estates. What fills this classically trained sommelier with most pride is providing his clients with a bespoke experience at every stage of their wine journey.
Joelle Akiki
Customer Relationship Manager
Born and raised in the “City of Wine & Poetry” renowned for its viticulture and wine production, Joelle has always had a keen interest in fine wine and an appetite to learn more about this specific industry, therefore, she specialized in Enology. Moreover, she is a WSET certified, and she nurtured great experience in winemaking from prestigious domains in France.
Luís Maria
Portfolio Consultant
Along with a valuable experience in the legal industry, Luís brings to the team expertise in consultancy, wealth management and estate planning. Graduated in Law from the Portuguese Catholic University and with an Executive Education in Luxury Management from Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics he has always had a particular interest in the fine wine and luxury sector. Moreover, he is part of the team that ensures VintageCellar’s approach into the Portuguese-speaking market.
Felix Kerr
Digital Marketing Manager
Inducted into the world of wine during his time at Liv-ex, Felix went on to earn his WSET Level 3. Alongside his love of fine wine, he brings a passion for data and technology to Vintage Cellar, striving to build the best possible digital experience by leveraging user-driven insights.
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