Emily White is the new executive director of the Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology (ASVO).
Taking over from the retiring Chris Walters, Emily comes to the ASVO with substantial experience in the wine and agribusiness industries and a strong background of demonstrated skill in marketing and business development.
Emily said, “I’m excited to be starting as ASVO’s executive director and honoured to lead an organisation with longstanding equity in the Australian wine community.
“ASVO plays a vital role in bringing together technical leadership and industry – from publishing research that drives practical improvements, to creating opportunities for members to connect and share knowledge across oenology and viticulture.
“I am particularly committed to strengthening partnerships and collaborative platforms that deliver real value to our members, while building meaningful connections across research, industry and education.
“My focus will be on increasing membership value and leveraging ASVO’s trusted position to benefit both current and future generations shaping Australia’s wine sector.”
Emily’s career is grounded in a deep commitment to the wine and viticulture sector, underpinned by a Bachelor of Viticultural Science and further studies in Wine Marketing.
She has a distinguished track record in senior marketing and has led global and regional initiatives across agricultural sales, marketing, strategy and industry engagement roles.
Her experience includes leading teams across broader agribusiness environments and various Australian wine businesses, encompassing Taltarni/Clover Hill Vineyards, Treasury Wine Estates and Accolade Wines, where she has consistently driven brand growth, market expansion and commercial partnerships in highly competitive markets.
Emily will collaborate closely with Chris Waters for the next two months as she readies herself to take over the management of the many activities and services that the ASVO provide to their members.
ASVO president Samantha Scarratt said, “We are delighted to have found such a strong candidate to take the ASVO forward.
“Emily’s strength in marketing and business development will assist the ASVO to grow its membership base and profile and will be an excellent complement to the extensive viticulture and winemaking – and recently added editorial and financial – expertise of the ASVO board of directors.
“Emily brings a different skillset to the ASVO, which will help lead the organisation into the future.”
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