Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA), the pre-eminent national organisation for professionals working in wine and those people who like to drink and talk about it, is delighted to announce the appointment of Shirley Fraser to its Board of Directors.
Shirley is a wine strategy professional based in South Australia and currently holding the role of GM Customer Engagement at Wine Australia. She draws on over 25 years of wine industry experience to facilitate change that is innovative, relevant and effective.
An active Board member of Australian Women in Wine, Shirley has also previously been a Board member of Riverland Wine Management Committee. She was Executive Officer at WISA and has worked with numerous wine brands and suppliers, dedicated to sector collaboration and problem solving, and building connections for lifting the success of the collective.
Angus Barnes, WCA Executive Chair, expressed his enthusiasm for Shirley’s appointment “It is great to have Shirley back in the fold, having previously been involved on both the national board and with our SA Chapter. She brings a wealth of experience and it is so vital to have our leading wine industry statutory body continuing to have a voice at the WCA.”
About WCA
Wine Communicators of Australia was established as a national not-for-profit company in December 2010 growing out of the well-respected Wine Press Clubs of NSW, Victoria and South Australia. It is Australia’s pre-eminent organisation connecting professionals working with wine. WCA’s annual program includes networking events, webinars and its prestigious lunches in association with three major capital city wine shows – Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. It also runs the annual Wine Industry Mentor Program and Legend of the Vine Awards. WCA aims to connect, engage, develop and inspire.
