About
About
Middleton White Advisory Group
It was created to usher in a new era for wine and spirits brands—one built on a holistic approach, equitable relationships, transparency, realistic expectation, and more.
With over two centuries of wine and spirits industry experience, our team has done it all from startup to enterprise. Entrust the future of your brand to passionate professionals who have led renowned brands to success in the industry we love.
Our
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOUNDERS
James Galtieri, CEO
HIGHLY EXPERIENCED EXECUTIVE WITH OVER 45 YEARS OF DIVERSIFIED EXPERIENCE in all aspects of the premium Wine & Spirits Industry.
Former CEO of Pasternak Wine Imports and former CEO of Seaview Imports.
Influential with notable brands such as Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne, Nicolas Catena CARO & Los Vascos, as well as the exclusive importer for Chateau Lafite Rothschild and all DBR wines for 20 years.
Diego Avanzato, COO
DYNAMIC ENTREPRENEUR WITH OVER 25 YEARS OF DIVERSIFIED EXPERIENCE in the Hospitality, Wine, Spirits, and Saas Industries.
Former SVP at Taub Family Selections, Director of Sales at Southern Glazer Wine and Spirits and Partner at SABX.
Influential with notable brands such as Whispering Angel, Bertani, Ace Champagne & Aperol. Strategic marketing development for brands including Planeta, Ferrari & Fontanafredda
Our
ADVISORY BOARD
Michael Young, Senior Advisor
HIGHLY EXPERIENCED SALES & MARKETING PRO with 40 years of managing and selling both national brands and wines of artisan, family-owned wineries.
Former Sr. Sales Director at TFC and National Sales & Marketing Director at L’Aventure Winery.
Influential with notable brands such as Clicquot Champagne, Domaine Chandon & Scharffenberger Cellars. Proven experience in Control and Private Label business.
D’Shawn Kerrins, Senior Advisor
WINE, SPIRITS & HOSPITALITY EXECUTIVE LEADER & ENTREPRENEUR with more than 35 years in national accounts, sales, distribution, operations & management
VP Natl Accts Clase Azul/Chopin, Brand Manager/Natl Accts SGWS, VP Frederick Wildman. Founder/CEO of Stripper Bags.
Influential with notable brands such as Pol Roger, Armand Rousseau, Casamigos Tequila, Clase Azul Tequila.
Víctor Redondo-Sierra, Senior Advisor
CREATIVE PRO & ENTREPRENEUR WITH OVER 30 YEARS OF MANAGEMENT & ADVISORY EXPERIENCE IN PREMIUM WINE, SPECIALTY FOOD RETAIL & LIFESTYLE HOSPITALITY.
Design & execution of L/T business plans, acquisition & turning around of premium wineries in Spain, Portugal, Italy and Argentina, creating organic growth opportunities, developing buy & build strategies, forming strategic partnerships, new product development and internationalization of businesses. Prior 10-year professional experience in the international finance & investment banking industry.
A Spanish national with a strong international background, having worked & lived abroad for over 20 years, in the USA, Nassau, London and Lisbon.
Influential with centenary Spanish wine brands such as Campo Viejo, Berberana, Paternina, Marqués de Griñón, Cava Marqués de Monistrol and Marqués de la Concordia, and the Argentinean wineries Norton, Martins and Pachecho Pereda. Founder of the iconic Hacienda Zorita Wine Hotel & Organic Farm and its network of specialty food stores in Spain, France and the UK.
Todd Kelley, Advisor
HIGHLY EXPERIENCED IN DISTRIBUTOR AND SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT with 40 years of experience in all aspects of the Beverage Industry from Wines, Spirits and Beer, from Family owned to start ups. Excellent knowledge of both on and
off premise brand development.
Former Northeast Zone Manager for Bronco Wine Company and East Coast Divisional Sales Manager for Schenk Wines USA, part of Schenk World Wide.
Excellent knowledge in Brand Launches, Rebranding, Pricing, Programming, Business Development, strategic planning with Distributor and Supplier partners.
WINEMAKER & ENOLOGIST with over a decade of experience leading teams toproduce luxury, ultra-premium, and premium wines.
Formerly on winemaking teams at EnRoute Winery (Far Niente), Williams Selyem, and Rack & Riddle Custom Wine Services.
Expert in world-class Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and méthode champenoise sparkling wine production. Made wines from dozens of grape varieties and American appellations. Proven experience in winemaking management, quality control & assurance, winery design & construction, and cellar team raining.
A. Peter Gyimesi, Advisor
Classically trained, versatile marketing and management leader with a 35 year track record of creating, launching and growing premium, super- premium and craft brands.
Former Group Brands Director with Campari America, VP of Marketing for US Beverage, and Executive Team member for a private equity backed brand development organization. Skill set ranges from the development of brand architecture and packaging, to the creation and roll-out of marketing and sales programs, to strategic planning.
Experience across a range of categories, with both international and domestic brands and clients including Fine Whiskies, Rum, Liqueurs, Creams, Gin, Wine, Imported Beer and Ready to Drink Beverages.