Bacchus Capital Management, a San Francisco-based investment firm specialising in mezzanine and private equity wine industry investments, has appointed Quinton Jay as managing director.
Bacchus Capital Management, a San Francisco-based investment firm specialising in mezzanine and private equity wine industry investments, has appointed Quinton Jay as managing director.
Jay will be responsible for sourcing and evaluating potential transactions, overseeing the performance of Bacchus portfolio wineries and managing the research, investment and marketing teams.
He has 15 years of experience running both boutique and established, well-known wineries. Most recently, Jay was vice president and general manager at Artesa Winery and Vineyards.
Previously, he was managing director of Bacchus Consulting Group, an independent winery consulting firm he founded in 2001. Prior to this, Jay was general manager of Bonny Doon Vineyard.
"Quinton adds the right mix of industry experience and ability in new business development and brand portfolio strategy to help us continue our momentum in growing the business. He is a great complement to the team and has a deep understanding of the sector, having worked with international, high-profile consumer brands as well as in luxury and commercial wine sales. Quinton brings a proven track record and expertise in operations and marketing to his new role at Bacchus Capital Management," says Sam Bronfman, managing partner and co-founder.
