
Hallgarten & Novum Wines Appoints Commercial Director
Specialist wine importer, Hallgarten & Novum Wines, has appointed Will Oatley to the role of Commercial Director. Reporting into Managing Director, Andrew Bewes, Oatley has been tasked with supporting and leading Hallgarten Wines three sales divisions to achieve the business’ ambitious growth plans over the coming years.
Prior to joining Hallgarten, Oatley was most recently Managing Director of Louis Latour Agencies where he spent 11 years leading the business. Before this, Oatley held the Regional Sales Director position for Mentzendorff for ten years, having previously worked at Moët Hennessy for five years as a Regional Sales Manager.
Will Oatley commented: “I am absolutely delighted to be joining Hallgarten at a very exciting time for the business. Their exponential growth across all trade sectors has positioned them as the go-to wine business in the sector. Hallgarten’s agency portfolio is second to none, and as part of Coterie Holdings, they boast a considerable wealth of industry experience. I look forward to embracing the challenge ahead.”
Andrew Bewes, Managing Director at Hallgarten & Novum Wines, commented: “As our business grows, it is vital that we recruit the best possible people to help drive us forward. Will adds considerable strength to our senior team and will help ensure an absolute focus on successfully developing our sales and further improving the service we offer our partners across hospitality and retail. Will’s wealth of experience in management and across all market sectors, combined with his passion for wine and the industries we serve, will ensure that we meet our commercial goals and fulfil our commitments to customers.”