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Adrian Bridge

Managing Director and Chairman

Adrian Bridge was born in a fine year for Vintage Port (1963) and educated at The Oratory School, Berkshire. In 1983, he attended The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst where he won the “Sword of Honour”, an award given to the top Officer Cadet of the year.

Natasha Bridge

Non-Executive Board Member

In 1994, Natasha returned to Portugal and joined the family business, where she occupied the role of Chief Blender. In 2013 Natasha stepped down from this role and now serves as a Non-Executive Board Member.

David Guimaraens

Technical Director and Head Winemaker

Since 1991, as Technical Director and Head wine maker, David has played a leading role in the production of the group’s wines and in the development of its wineries and vineyards.

Luís Sequeira

Managing Director Port Wine Division

Luís Sequeira was born in 1970. Has a degree, a Masters and a Doctorate in Management. In 2001 he joined The Fladgate Partnership, one of the leading Groups in the Port wine sector (owners of the Taylor’s, Fonseca and Croft brands).

Chris Forbes

Deputy Managing Director

Chris Forbes was born in Yorkshire, England in 1973. Chris joined the company in 2007 and was initially responsible for the management of all Special Marketing projects across the company’s three main brands. He then took on the role of export manager for the USA and Irish markets, being promoted to Commercial Director in 2019.

Pedro Barbosa

Viticulture Director

Graduated in Agricultural Sciences Engineering from the University of Porto in 2002, Pedro has dedicated his entire professional career to viticulture, with a deep connection to the Douro Demarcated Region.

Tânia Oliveira

Marketing Director

Tânia Oliveira serves as the Director of Marketing and Communications at Fonseca, a position she has held since December 2019. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing strategic marketing initiatives, ensuring that Fonseca's brand identity and product offerings are well-crafted and effectively communicated across all markets.

Francisco Tovar

Public Affairs Director

Graduated in Food Engineering from the Catholic University of Porto, Francisco made his first harvest in the Douro in 1990 (Espumante Vértice).

João Vasconcelos

Sales Director

João Vasconcelos, born within a Douro based family, graduated in Chemical Engineering in Porto. In the beginning of his professional career Chemistry was his life until he took a decision to change his professional path towards his passions, the Douro, travelling and the world of wine.