[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”980″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_rounded”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Simon started his path in wine in 2000 when he established his own wine agency representing Italian producers in the UK market. In early 2013, he moved to London from his home city of Oxford to join the Trading team at Roberson. Since then he has worked with a number of leading London merchants in B2B sales. Simon is a highly experienced Trader and for the previous 7 years he has focused on international B2B sales particularly in the Asia markets. Simon joined Ditton last November and works alongside Mark with our B2B clients; he also works with Ditton’s Private customers. In his spare-time, Simon is passionate liberal and political activist nominated twice for election to win a seat within his local government council. He has a deep interest in any project that positively benefits local communities. He is also a lover of anything Brazilian, horse riding and military fitness classes. Desert island wine; Bruno Paillard 1996[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]