About Liv-ex

Leadership

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  James co-founded Liv-ex in 2000 alongside Justin Gibbs. He has made the company what it is today, driving strategy and growth, and in turn has helped to make the fine wine industry more transparent, efficient and safe.

  James Miles

  Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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  Justin co-founded Liv-ex in 2000 alongside James Miles. He focuses on the long term development of the Liv-ex Exchange, championing transparency and bringing data-led approaches to the wine trade.

  Justin Gibbs

  Deputy Chairman and Exchange Director

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  Anthony oversees member engagement at Liv-ex, from trading, to subscriptions and operations. With deep industry expertise, he shapes strategy to ensure every interaction with Liv-ex is aligned to the needs of our members, driving growth and enhancing our members experience.

  Anthony Maxwell

  Chief Commercial Officer

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  Marco is responsible for driving product innovation through technology and data, and advancing the Liv-ex offering to meet members evolving needs. Marco and his team embrace digital platforms and AI to deliver high-impact solutions that enhance members experience on Liv-ex.

  Marco Alparone

  Chief Product and Technology Officer

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  Anish drives sustainable growth through data-driven decision-making and financial clarity. He leads a team that delivers strategic insights to the business, supporting resilient and scalable business operations.

  Anish Chandaria

  Chief Financial Officer

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  Gianpaolo drives new business growth at Liv-ex. He works directly with fine wine businesses to understand their needs and to position the correct Liv-ex solutions and services to overcome their challenges.

  Gianpaolo Paglia

  Head of Business Development

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  Robbie leads a team of Brokers that help Liv-ex members to trade with confidence. They provide hands on support, connecting member interests with real-time trading opportunities on the Exchange.

  Robbie Stevens

  Head of Broking

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  Romain heads up the the French branch, supporting the the team to serve members effectively and support confident, informed decision-making through regional insight and expertise. He helps members in Europe maximise their margins and provides objective, independent market insights.

  Romain Grudzinski

  Head of European Markets

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  Dane streamlines international trading and reduces operational complexity for Liv-ex members that buy and sell on the Exchange. His team manages global wine logistics, authenticate wine, and ensure sellers are paid promptly.

  Dane Sunderland

  Head of Global Operations

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  Tom leads a team of analysts and fine wine industry experts that turn complex market data into clear, actionable insights to help members formulate their business strategies.

  Tom Burchfield

  Head of Market Intelligence

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  Marianne develops the Liv-ex brand and messaging strategy. She leads a team that is responsible for positioning the value of Liv-ex to both members, potential members and the broader fine wine industry.

  Marianne Marfleet

  Head of Marketing

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  Andreas ensures Liv-ex members have accurate, consistent, and actionable information to support smarter trading and decision-making. He leads the team responsible for LWIN, and for collecting and standardising list, auction, and critic data, as well as all analytics and business intelligence functions.

  Andreas Neder

  Head of Data

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  Clement shapes the technical direction at Liv-ex, driving innovation and operational efficiency. He leads the teams responsible for powering the global exchange, ensuring the platform for trading, pricing, and logistics are resilient, secure, and scalable.

  Clement Palle

  Head of Technology

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  Son oversees financial strategy and operations, ensuring the company’s financial health and sustainable growth through budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.

  Son Ngo

  Head of Finance

Non-exec Directors

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  After graduating from Cambridge University, Toby joined property company MEPC plc in 1991. He left MEPC in April 2002 to join Great Portland Estates as chief executive, a position he still holds today.

  Toby Courtauld

  Non-executive Director

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  Greg joined Liv-ex as a non-executive Director in September 2014. He is one of the founders of Piton Capital, the specialist venture capital investor in marketplaces, exchanges and businesses with network effects.

  Greg Lockwood

  Non-executive Director