Emily Brighton MW is Head of Technical at North South Wines, one of the UK's leading wine importers and distributors and the first in the UK to achieve B Corp certification. As a Master of Wine, Emily oversees quality assurance, sourcing, product development, regulatory compliance and sustainability, working closely with producers around the world to build commercially successful wine portfolios that meet the evolving needs of the UK market. She is also an experienced international wine judge with expertise in blending, bulk shipping, packaging, labelling and sensory evaluation.

At IBWSS UK, Emily brings a unique combination of technical excellence and commercial insight. Her experience evaluating wines through the lens of quality, value, sustainability and market demand provides producers with practical guidance on what UK importers and distributors are looking for, how wines are selected for retail and hospitality, and how suppliers can build long-term partnerships in one of the world's most competitive wine markets.