Inspiration
Diageo Bar Academy Trainers
Succeeding in the bar industry requires extensive training and learning. At Diageo Bar Academy, we offer a global network of trainers to help you learn everything you need to succeed.
Global Training Network
Working in the bar industry is full of unexpected experiences. From exploring creative mixes to meeting fun people, the bar world is open to all those who want to live life to the fullest. For most people in the industry, it’s a way of life, with so much to look forward to.
At Diageo Bar Academy, we’re committed to helping you make the most of the industry. Whether you’re a bartender, bar manager, or owner, there is so much to learn to advance your career, improve your venue, and be the best version you can be. Truly, a world of opportunities awaits!
To that end, we’ve set up a global network of experienced and influential trainers to guide you through everything in the industry. Whether it’s training, mixology, bar news, guest experience, or industry trends, you can trust our Diageo Bar Academy trainers to offer insightful and extensive knowledge.
These trainers operate in countries worldwide and hold training sessions to educate bar staff on fundamental skills needed for successful careers. Alongside industry knowledge, our trainers also have local knowledge of their areas, so they can make informed recommendations and provide useful guidance.
Africa
Oyíndàmọ́lá de-Medeiros
Head Trainer Nigeria
Alain Claude KWEDI
Brand Ambassador Cameroon & West Africa
Line Massu Tobou
Brand Ambassador Central Africa (DRC - Congo B - Gabon)
Ryan Duvenage
Head Trainer South Africa
Andrew Mwesige
Head Trainer Uganda
Tapatheo Nyameke
Head Trainer Ghana
George Makali
Head Trainer Kenya
Asia Pacific
Shantanu Sengupta
Diageo India Luxury Brand Ambassador
Vikrum Ku
Diageo India Brand Ambassador
Tracy Gardner
Diageo Australia Reserve Brand Ambassador (VIC & TAS)
Wawan Kurniawan
Diageo Indonesia Brand Ambassador Leader
Alex Whang
Diageo Taiwan Senior Brand Ambassador
David Brosnan - Queensland
Diageo Australia Reserve Brand Ambassador (QLD & NT)
Disha Mankikar
Diageo India Brand Developer
Gaurav Dhyani
Diageo India Brand Developer (North)
Hemali Bendre
Diageo India Brand Developer
Himanshu Sachar
Diageo India Brand Developer
Jonathan Wy
Diageo Taiwan Brand Ambassador
Kate McGraw
Diageo Australia Trade Advocacy Manager & World Class Brand Ambassador
Kelsey Smith
Diageo Australia Brand Ambassador (NSW & ACT)
Lam Chi Mun
Diageo Bar Academy Asia Pacific Director
Lam Duc Anh (Leo)
Diageo Vietnam Brand Ambassador (South)
Randi Muhadjar
Diageo Indonesia Brand Ambassador
Nguyen Thanh Luan
Diageo Vietnam Brand Ambassador (North)
Prahant Rawalia
Diageo India Brand Ambassador (South)
Prawit Boonnithipaisit
Diageo Thailand Senior Reserve Brand Ambassador
Rian Asiddao
Diageo Philippines Reserve Brand Ambassador
Sarawut Pinpech
Diageo Thailand Reserve Brand Ambassador
Afra Lin
Diageo Taiwan Brand Ambassador
Afzal Kaba
Diageo India DBA National Lead
Akhilesh Sheoran
Diageo India Brand Ambassador (Craft Spirits)
Akira Sung
Diageo Korea Reserve Senior Brand Ambassador
Anurag Dhingra
Diageo India Brand Ambassador (West)
Arpan Nandi
Diageo India Brand Developer (East)
Arun Kumar
Diageo India Brand Developer (South)
Europe
Misja Vorstermans
Head Trainer Netherlands
Jessica Kant
Trainer Netherlands
Kees Verkaik
Trainer Netherlands
Kees Verkaik
Jef Berben
Spirit Ambassador - WSET Certified - Bartender Trainer Belgium
Alan Vervoort
Spirit Ambassador - WSET Certified - Bartender Trainer Belgium
Margarita Skiafou
Greece DBA Trainer
Rob Poulter
Head Trainer Diageo Bar Academy GB
Matt Guest
Head Trainer Diageo Bar Academy Europe
Ashley Douglas
Head Trainer Ireland
Adrian Bucher
Head Trainer Switzerland
Giovanni Bologna
Diageo Bar Academy Head Trainer for Southern Italy
Cesar Costa
Trainer Portugal
Luis Amarillo
Trainer Spain
Carla Molina
Trainer Spain
Óscar Molina
Trainer Spain
Pablo Valverde
Trainer Spain
Sergio Caro
Head Trainer Diageo Bar Academy Spain & Portugal
Dominik Krzewinski
Trainer Poland
Jarek Wieczorek
Trainer Poland
Krzysztof Kalita
Trainer Poland
Latin America and Caribbean
Alejandro Murillo
Head Trainer DBA Colombia Colombia
Carlos Escobar
Head Trainer DBA Venezuela
Emilio Valera
Diageo Bar Academy Ambassador Mexico
Lina Monge
Diageo Bar Academy Ambassador Mexico
Bruno Ferrari
Senior Reserve Brand Ambassador Peru
Maritn Mondragon
DBA Lead & Brand Ambassador Argentina
Magali Caviasso
Reserve Brand Ambassador Argentina
Luis Felipe Cruz
DBA Lead Chile
Fernando Costa
Fernando Costa Chile
Marcelo Pellejero Ledesma
Reserve Brand Ambassador Uruguay
Alvaro Pereira
Reserve Brand Ambassador Paraguay
Carlos Mejia
DBA Trainer Dominican Republic
David Vergara
DBA Lead & Brand Ambassador Panama
Vinicio Peñate
DBA Trainer El Salvador
Harison Catu
DBA Trainer Guatemala
Nelson Martinez
Reserve Brand Ambassador Costa Rica
André Bueno
Head Trainer Brazil
Miguel Paes
DBA Trainer Brazil
Fernanda Santos
DBA Trainer Brazil