Charlotte Hey has always been passionate about Spanish wine. Working at Wines from Spain in London in the late 1990s, she then transitioned into publishing, becoming Publishing Director at Harpers Wine & Spirit and Executive Director of the International Wine & Spirit Competition. In 2002 she launched her own title, the drinks business, serving as Publisher and Editorial Director, where she also developed The Spirits Business and initiated major industry awards including The Green Awards. Relocating to Spain in 2012, she founded Bespoke Drinks Media, a communications agency for international wine clients and was Head of International Communications for González Byass S.A., overseeing PR in key global markets. A Caballero del Vino de España and Chevalier de Bourgogne, she lectures widely on wine and business, and is currently co-founder of Sommelier Edit & Top 100 Sommeliers and Executive Director of International Wineries for Climate Action.