Ella founded Wine Lister in 2016, applying the analytical rigour she honed as an investment banker, to the world of wine she is so passionate about. After a degree from Oxford University in French and Italian, she started her career in London as an analyst at Lazard. As her love of wine intensified, she started writing about wine in 2009, first for The World of Fine Wine, and subsequently for the Financial Times and Decanter. Wine Lister was born from a combination of Ella’s passion for wine with her analytical spirit. She has to pinch herself every day to be working with the world’s top domaines, tasting incredible wines, and forging friendships with the visionary people behind them.

Ella speaks English, French, and Italian.

Tara’s interest in wine was prompted by her working at several London wine bars and restaurants alongside her studying at the Courtauld Institute, from which she obtained a BA in History of Art. Joining Wine Lister in 2020, Tara supported the company’s launch of its strategic marketing and communication division, managing the organisation of its events and PR collaborations, while marketing these services to the world’s fine wine producers. Having completed her WSET Diploma at the end of 2023, she looks forward to continuing to support the success of Wine Lister’s clients, while watching the company reach new heights.

Tara speaks English.

Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Maggie’s interest in wine was passed down from her Hungarian grandfather, who instilled in her family a European appreciation of it. After earning a BSc in Mathematics from the University of Chicago, Maggie started her career in corporate strategy and analytical consulting before turning her passion for wine into a profession. She enrolled on the WSET Level 2 course and set her sights on joining London's fine wine industry. Now Head of Analysis at Wine Lister, Maggie leverages her analytical acumen and strategic approach to deliver data-driven insights and solutions to its clients.

Maggie speaks English.

Born in Argentina to English parents, and raised near Cahors in southwest France, Aidan naturally developed a keen interest in wine - and not just Malbec! After obtaining a Master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, and Advertising from the Sorbonne, he further honed his skills working for various companies in Paris, Buenos Aires, and London. His enduring passion for wine led him to undertake the WSET Level 2 and subsequently pursue a career in the industry, bringing his past experience in the luxury sector to deliver the best for Wine Lister’s customers. He is currently studying for WSET Level 3.

Aidan speaks English, French, and Spanish.

Susannah started her career in the wine and spirits industry whilst still at university, when she took a part-time job at an artisan distillery. Shadowing the distiller and creating small-batch spirits brought her Biological Sciences degree to life and inspired her to take the WSET Level 2 in Spirits. Having moved into wine after graduating, Susannah has worked both in specialist wine and in food and drink PR roles since 2020. She completed the WSET Level 3 in Wine in 2023. Her passion for events and desire to move back into a fine wine-focused agency led her to Wine Lister, where she joins as Events Manager.

Susannah speaks English.

After spending many childhood holidays in France and subsequently studying French and Spanish at the University of York, Rosie’s curiosity about wine was inevitable. Eager to gain work experience in the industry after falling in love with wine culture during her year abroad in Lille and Madrid, Rosie worked at a boutique, family-run vineyard in West Sussex for a season. Whether helping to organise events and tours or assisting in the winery and the vineyard, she thoroughly enjoyed this immersion, inspiring her to pursue a role at Wine Lister. She is currently studying for WSET Level 2.

Rosie speaks English, French, and Spanish.