Leadership Team

General Manger - Yealands Estate Wines

Liam Kelly

Motivated to work for an NZ-owned and operated business, Liam joined the Leadership Team at Yealands in 2020 with the ambition of delivering our brands to the world.

Well-travelled, and well-versed in the world of FMCG, Liam returned home to New Zealand in 2016 after eight years offshore working for Diageo, based first in Sydney and then in Singapore as the Head of Sales for Travel Retail in Asia-Pacific. His impressive career in FMCG and the liquor industry spans 20 years, with senior roles held at Campbell Arnott’s, Kellogg’s and most recently a three-year stint at DB/Heineken NZ.

“There are many opportunities for our brands globally and we’re lucky to have such a passionate team within Yealands, and also across our distribution partners that we work with across multiple markets.”

Liam is focused on helping deliver the next growth phase for Yealands by building on the success that the business has achieved in delivering its 5-year plan, both from a maturity perspective and in its commercial performance.

Favourite Yealands wine: Yealands Reserve Rosé paired with Bluebird Salt and Vinegar chips – I’m a pretty simple bloke.

GENERAL MANAGER- SEAVIEW ESTATE WINES

Antony Bell

Having first helped out at a local vineyard as a teenager, it didn’t take long for Ants to identify that wine was his passion, and he’s been a part of the industry ever since. He's worked in various roles across the industry from viticulture to sales with brands including Fruitfed and Matua. “Yealands is still a relatively young company and it’s great to be a part of the team growing and shaping the future of the business. I hope that my industry experience, fresh thinking and ideas will help to drive Yealands forward on its journey and ambitious plans – it’s a very exciting time.”

Favourite Yealands wine: Yealands Single Vineyard P.G.R