Welcome to Episode 2129 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this installment of Voices, Cynthia Chaplin interviews Judy Chan, CEO & Executive Director of Grace Vineyard, one of China’s most highly regarded wine producers.   About today’s guest: Judy Chan is CEO & Executive Director of Grace Wine Holdings Limited, the brand more commonly known as “Grace Vineyard”, one of China’s most highly regarded wine producers.  Grace took over the winery in 2002 in charge of administration and brand image. Under her leadership, the winery has become one of the best boutique winemakers in China. The success of the winery became a case study of the Harvard Business School MBA program in 2008. Moreover, the winery offers the wines to the in-flight services of Cathay Pacific Airways first and business classes. Following the initial success, Judy Chan is determined to upgrade the winery by advanced quality and vivid brand image. In June 2018, Grace Vineyard was listed in Hong Kong successfully. Prior to taking up her role at Grace Vineyard, Judy was a HR Professional at Goldman Sachs. Judy received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Women’s Studies and Organizational Studies from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in the United States.   Connect: Website: vineyard.com">www.grace-vineyard.com    About today’s host: VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador and sommelier with FIS, Cynthia Chaplin is a professor of Italian Wine and Culture, with 20 years experience in the wine industry. Cynthia is a wine content creator, author and judge for several international wine competitions. She designs and presents events for embassies, corporate and private clients, develops Italian wine collections for restaurants and private clients and works with Italian wineries to train their sales and export staff. Hosting Voices has increased her commitment to DEI in the wine sector, interviewing emerging and established wine professionals and discussing topics such as inclusivity, equity, language, sustainability and challenges facing under-represented groups and cultures as they move into careers in wine. As a certified WSET Educator, Cynthia is passionate about developing wine education for a future that will have a place at the table for anyone interested in wine.   Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Italian-Wines-in-English/100036868372598/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiss_my_glassx/  Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/    _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/   Until next time, Cin Cin!   Share this pod! Remember Voices is all about diversity, equity, and heart-warming personal stories about real people!