[NEC] Tim O’Donnell DipWSET- Treasurer (he/him)

After working at fine-dining establishment Logan Brown Restaurant in Wellington, New Zealand, Tim moved to Melbourne, where he thrived in his role as a sommelier at venues such as Rockpool Bar & Grill, Spice Temple, and MoVida. This led to a role with the Reymond family, where he oversaw the beverage program for their group of venues.

Tim received his MBA from RMIT University, and recently completed studies in Applied Finance with UNSW. Always the learner, he is currently starting graduate research within the wine industry.

Tim is a WSET Diploma graduate and educator, and is now focused on educating the new generation of F&B professionals as a lecturer of Tourism and Hospitality at William Angliss Institute, where he specialises in helping his students train and develop their sensory and tasting skills. He also champions making wine education more accessible, by breaking down stereotypes through inclusivity and diversity.