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Marc Checkley

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Faculty Lecturer at Les Roches
📍 Lausanne Metropolitan Area, Switzerland

Marc Checkley is a storytelling and engagement leader who designs guest-centric experiences for the wine, hospitality, and luxury industries. A faculty lecturer at Les Roches and a published author, he holds a Bachelors in Communication Studies. Colleagues praise him as innovative, creative, and highly collaborative, noting his passion and professionalism.

Originally from New Zealand and now based in Switzerland, Marc is a WSET-certified wine professional who serves as an international wine judge. He channels his expertise into journalism, content creation, and hosting gourmand events. He is also a qualified drama and public speaking teacher with the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA).

Unique fact: He created a successful food science TV show, "The Food Files, " which was distributed to networks like National Geographic.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Faculty Lecturer
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Lausanne Metropolitan Area, Switzerland
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Brand Storytelling
He runs a consultancy, Spill the Story, and lectures on storytelling and visual marketing to Masters students at Les Roches hospitality school.
Wine & Oenotourism
A WSET-certified professional and published author on Swiss wine, he judges international competitions and hosts events for brands like Gault & Millau and Great Wine Capitals.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Faculty Lecturer
Les Roches
9-2023
Host and Moderator
Great Wine Capitals
8-2022
Public Speaking and Drama Teacher
LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art)
5-2022 - 12-2022
Content Partnerships Manager
Barrels to Bottles
10-2021 - 12-2022
Creative Consultant
Nestlé
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Education
2004 - 2006
B. Communication Studies
Auckland University of Technology
2017 - 2019
WSET
Switzerland Wine School, Geneva
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