Bruno Kessler

International Federation of Wine and Spirit, France

Bruno is a very active figure in the unknown world of Wine politics. He is the General secretary for the FIVS, a worldwide organisation designed to serve all sectors of the alcohol beverage industry, including wine, beer and spirits, to gather and disseminate information related to activities of interest to its members, and advocates consensus positions to international organisations.

Bruno is also the President of the French Association for Bottlers and Distributors (AFED) and the Vice-President of the organisation of ANIVIN de France. He is also the founder of Oenovia and an associate with Inozy, two French companies that focus on the development of innovations. Mr Kessler spent his years working as chief buyer and chief winemaker for Grands Chais de France. As an oenologist, Bruno Kessler serves as an expert on oenological matters for the Comité Européen des Entreprises Vins (CEEV).