Founder and Managing Director, North South Wines

About

Kim Wilson is the Founder and Managing Director of North South Wines, a UK wine distribution company she established in 2014. Since then, she has guided the business through steady, year-on-year growth, helping it become a £33 million enterprise by its tenth anniversary in 2024.

With a strong background in sales, Kim was recognised as Drinks Business Young Achiever of the Year in 2013. A decade later, her continued contributions to the trade were acknowledged when she was named Drinks Business Woman of the Year. She is also regularly listed in Drinks Retailing’s 100 Most Influential People in the UK Wine Trade and often takes part in industry panels and events.

Kim brings a thoughtful and strategic approach to leadership, combining market insight with a commitment to responsible business practices. She remains focused on building a collaborative team culture and contributing positively to the evolving wine industry.

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