Chris took over as CEO of the Madeira Wine Company in 2011 and plays an active role in the commercial and PR aspects of the company, focusing particularly on the company’s main brand, Blandy’s Madeira.
Francisco Albuquerque
Francisco Albuquerque has consecutively won the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition award “Wine Maker of the Year for Fortified Wines” in 2006, 2007 and 2008, and also the “Len Evans Trophy” in 2007. In 2012 - elected Winemaker of the Year 2011 for Fortified wines in Portugal and in 2014 - Elected Winemaker of the Year 2013 in Portugal.
Commercial Team
A dynamic and professional team with a wide range of experiences deriving from different backgrounds of activity and areas make up a perfect combination for the promotion and increase of the commercialization of the Madeira wine in the world.
Nelson Calado
Commercial and Marketing Director
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José Carlos Borges
Local Sales Manager
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João Pedro Ghira
Internacional Sales Manager
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Ana Vieira Soares
Blandy's Wine Lodge Manager
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Chris Blandy
CEO
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Madeira Wine Company
Plataforma 3, Pavilhão T Zona Franca Industrial da Madeira 9200-047 Caniçal Madeira – Portugal
Tel.: (+351) 291740 100
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Blandy's Wine Lodge
Avenida Arriaga 28, 9000-064 Funchal, Madeira – Portugal
Tel.: (+351) 291 228 978
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