Interim Chair
Josh is originally from the UK and is a qualified winemaker with an honours degree in winemaking and viticulture. He has a wide range of international experience, having made wine in the UK, Greece, California, Germany, Spain, Australia, and New Zealand. He came to Marlborough for a short-term winemaking contract but was struck by the dramatic beauty of the region and decided to stay. It is now very much his turangawaewae, his place to stand. He is currently winemaker at Huia Estate Vineyards, a small organic winery in Rapaura.
He is passionate about the transformational power of education and mentorship, and he serves on the committees for Marlborough Young Winemaker of the Year, Sunbelt Toastmasters. He also volunteers regularly as a wine judge and on various sensory panels. He joined Volunteer Marlborough to give back to the community he loves as well as improve his understanding of governance.
Josh lives in Blenheim with his wife and two daughters.
Fun fact: Josh recently became a New Zealand citizen, completing his affirmation in te reo Māori - a language he is determined to get better at.
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