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Matthias Schwunk

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Member of the Executive Commitee (Comex) at Les Grands Chais de France
📍 Cologne Bonn Region, Germany

Matthias is a Member of the Executive Committee at Les Grands Chais de France, driving the companys international wine and spirits strategy. His expertise is built on a foundation of certified category management and advanced wine knowledge (WSET Level 3), focusing on global business development and strategic negotiations.

He is passionate about philanthropy and endurance sports, combining these interests by participating in challenging events to support charitable causes. He actively raises awareness and funds for projects aimed at supporting communities, particularly those connected to the wine industry in South Africa.

He competed in the grueling Wines2Whales multi-day mountain bike stage race in South Africa to raise funds for the Pebbles Project charity.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Member of the Executive Commitee (Comex)
Location
Cologne Bonn Region, Germany
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Global Wine Business
As Executive Director for International Wines, he is responsible for global strategy, supplier negotiations, and developing new business units across multiple continents.
Strategic Negotiations
This is a core skill listed across his executive roles, encompassing M&A, global supplier contracts, and building international distribution partnerships.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Member of the Executive Commitee (Comex)
Les Grands Chais de France
10-2023
Executive Director International Wines & Spirits
Les Grands Chais de France
3-2020 - 3-2024
Director Business Development Unit GER / AT & Global Director International Wines
Les Grands Chais de France
1-2022 - 10-2023
Group Director International Wines, Spirits & Distribution Partners
Les Grands Chais de France
1-2016 - 3-2020
Global Director Wine & Spirits Network
Les Grands Chais de France
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Education
2006 - 2010
Diplom Kaufmann (FH)
FOM Hochschule für Oekonomoe & Management
2012 - 2012
Zertifizierter ECR D-A-CH Category Manager
GS1 Germany
2008 - 2008
WSET Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Wine & Spirits
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
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