Who we are

About us

As a global membership organisation, we connect the wine industry to collaborate on sustainability and resilience challenges. We develop evidence-backed, practical solutions that drive resilient and efficient value chains, reduce the cost of shared research, share key lessons, and drive progress through focused action areas.

Vision

A world where high quality wine is produced, traded and consumed in ways that conserve and regenerate the natural environment; respect human rights and foster equality and inclusion; and generate prosperity, pride and passion for excellence.

Mission

We catalyse change
by convening the wine industry
to collectively deliver evidence-based impact.

Purpose

To promote sustainable development in the global wine industry for the benefit of all parties, including consumers, the workforce and the public in general.

Operations team

Tobias Webb

Founder and Executive Director

Toby has spent 25 years working in sustainability, as an entrepreneur, advisor, and investor. Alongside working with SWR, he is…

Dr. Peter Stanbury

Research Director

Peter has worked on what now gets called ‘sustainability’ for more than 30 years. His experience includes working with Anglo…

Delaney Sheridan

Operations Manager

Having recently completed a dual honours master’s in economics and environmental studies, Delaney is committed to using data-informed methods to…

Ilva Fridenberga

Partnership Development Manager

With experience in project management, including leading technology innovation projects, and sustainability consulting, Ilva offers a unique perspective on sustainability…

Luke Mobley

Commercial Partnerships Manager

Luke has a foundation in economics with proven experience in fundraising and stakeholder engagement. His passion for sustainability began at…

James Streeter

ESG Director

James is one of the first generation to have their entire career in sustainability starting back in the early 1990’s…

Hanna Halmari

Editor

Hanna Halmari is the editor at Sustainable Wine Roundtable and head of conferences at Innovation Forum. She specialises in research,…

Walton Eddlestone

Legal Counsel

Walton Eddelstone is an English-qualified solicitor specializing in corporate and commercial matters. With over 25 years of experience in acquisitions,…

Board of Directors

The SWR Board of Directors provides strategic leadership and oversight to advance the organisation’s mission and 2030 strategy. Composed of experienced executives, the board guides decision-making, safeguards member interests, sets priorities, and ensures financial and operational sustainability.

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SWR Ambassadors

We are delighted to partner with key individuals and representatives who bring deep knowledge in critical and emerging areas. These expert advisors are invited to contribute when relevant issues arise.

Richard Bampfield, MW

SWR co-founder

Louise Doucet

Director Sustainability Advisory, ABN Amro Bank N.V

Ignacio Gavilan

CEO, InsectBiotech

Caroline Hermann, MW

U.S. Department of the Treasury

Etelle Higonnet

Senior Advisor, National Wildlife Federation

Dr. Greg Jones

CEO and Climatologist, Abacela Winery

Peter Lacy

Chair, Kaleidoscopes Group

Dr. Simon Lord

Independent Sustainability Advisor

Vidya Narasimhan

Independent Wine Consultant

Victoria Martínez

Sustainable Viticulture Specialist, VID

Jane Eddlestone

Independent wine consultant, WSET Dip