Gyles Walker
Energizer · DISC type IGyles Walker is a senior wine buyer at Co-op with over 20 years of experience, having also worked for Morrisons and Spar. He has revitalized wine ranges by sourcing from global regions like Australia, Italy, and South Africa, and led a team that saw Co-op named IWC Convenience Chain of the Year multiple times.
He holds a WSET Diploma and has served as a judge at the International Wine Challenge. Gyles focuses on making quality wine accessible and telling the story behind the bottle, including using winemakers names on labels to better connect with customers.
Interesting fact: In 2013, he sourced the only supermarket own-brand wine to win a gold medal at the IWC.
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