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Adrian Bridge was born in a fine year for Vintage Port (1963) and educated at The Oratory School, Berkshire. In 1983, he attended The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst where he won the “Sword...

Managing Director and Chairman

Adrian Bridge

Adrian Bridge was born in a fine year for Vintage Port (1963) and educated at The Oratory School, Berkshire. In 1983, he attended The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst where he won the “Sword of Honour”, an award given to the top Officer Cadet of the year.

Natasha Bridge was educated at the Oporto British School, in Porto until 1976. She then left for the UK where she continued her studies, completing both her ‘O Levels’ and her ‘A...

Non-Executive Board Member

Natasha Bridge

In 1994, Natasha returned to Portugal and joined the family business, where she occupied the role of Chief Blender. In 2013 Natasha stepped down from this role and now serves as a Non-Executive Board Member.

David was born on 13th October, 1965, in Oporto, Portugal. He represents the sixth generation of Guimaraens to be involved in the Port business.

After completing his schooling in Portugal and...

Technical Director and Head Winemaker

David Guimaraens

Since 1991, as Technical Director and Head wine maker, David has played a leading role in the production of the group’s wines and in the development of its wineries and vineyards.

Chris Forbes was born in Yorkshire, England in 1973. Through his family he was introduced to the business of luxury products in both the textile and gourmet food industries. Educated in England and...

Deputy Managing Director

Chris Forbes

Chris Forbes was born in Yorkshire, England in 1973. Chris joined the company in 2007 and was initially responsible for the management of all Special Marketing projects across the company’s three main brands. He then took on the role of export manager for the USA and Irish markets, being promoted to Commercial Director in 2019.

João Vasconcelos, born within a Douro based family, graduated in Chemical Engineering in Porto. In the beginning of his professional career Chemistry was his life until he took a decision to...

João Vasconcelos

João Vasconcelos, born within a Douro based family, graduated in Chemical Engineering in Porto. In the beginning of his professional career Chemistry was his life until he took a decision to change his professional path towards his passions, the Douro, travelling and the world of wine.

Graduated in Agricultural Sciences Engineering from the University of Porto in 2002, Pedro has dedicated his entire professional career to viticulture, with a deep connection to the Douro...

Viticulture Director

Pedro Barbosa

Graduated in Agricultural Sciences Engineering from the University of Porto in 2002, Pedro has dedicated his entire professional career to viticulture, with a deep connection to the Douro Demarcated Region.

Graduated in Agronomic Engineering, specializing in Viticulture and Oenology, from Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, and holding a postgraduate degree in Wine Management from ISEG/ISA.

With...

Douro Winemaking Director

Tiago Machado

Graduated in Agronomic Engineering, specializing in Viticulture and Oenology, from Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, and holding a postgraduate degree in Wine Management from ISEG/ISA.

Tânia Oliveira serves as the Director of Marketing and Communications at Taylor's, a position she has held since December 2019. In this role, she is responsible for developing and...

Marketing Director

Tânia Oliveira

Tânia Oliveira serves as the Director of Marketing and Communications at Taylor's, a position she has held since December 2019. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing strategic marketing initiatives, ensuring that Taylor's brand identity and product offerings are well-crafted and effectively communicated across all markets.

Graduated in Food Engineering from the Catholic University of Porto, Francisco made his first harvest in the Douro in 1990 (Espumante Vértice).

He did harvests in California (Schramsberg...

Public Affairs Director

Francisco Tovar

With a degree in Food Engineering from the Catholic University of Porto, Francisco joined the Port Wine sector in 1993, having worked at Rozès, Osborne and Symington.

Ana Cunha has a background in Social and Organisational Psychology (FPCEPorto) and a postgraduate degree in Management (AESE). She is currently a member of the board of directors of the Fladgate...

Human Resources Director

Ana Cunha

Ana Cunha has a background in Social and Organisational Psychology (FPCEPorto) and a postgraduate degree in Management (AESE). She is currently a member of the board of directors of the Fladgate Partnership, an English group with a strong presence in the Port wine, table wine, tourism, hotel and distribution sectors.