Ada Chan, FWS

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Ada Chan, FWS

Congrats to Ada Chan, FWS, for passing her French Wine Scholar exam with Highest Honors at the Arts Institute of Vancouver!

Ada currently is the Corporate Sales Manager at Legacy Liquor Store in Vancouver, Canada (www.LegacyLiquorStore.com) -- responsible for developing strategic partnerships and overseas clientele.

"French Wine Scholar has been one of the most enjoyable curriculums I've experienced thus far - providing a challenging yet relevant level of detail and historical/cultural context that complements my studies in other programs such as the WSET Diploma"

A few words from Ada: "I've always had an appreciation of wine - and French wine in particular... After fifteen years in the digital/advertising industry, I recently made a career switch to the wine trade and started formalizing my wine knowledge. French Wine Scholar has been one of the most enjoyable curriculums I've experienced thus far - providing a challenging yet relevant level of detail and historical/cultural context that complements my studies in other programs such as the WSET Diploma. Currently enrolled in the Champagne Master-Level course, I’m looking forward to taking further FWS Master-Level programs and connecting with other like-minded professionals and enthusiasts!"

Julien Camus

Founder & President @ Wine Scholar Guild

Julien worked as Trade Attaché for wines and spirits at the French Embassy in Washington DC (2004-2006). In this role, he recognized the need for French wine education as a means to spur consumer demand and interest in his country’s wines.

To that end, he founded the Wine Scholar Guild in August of 2005,an organization dedicated to the promotion of French wine and culture through education. Julien invited national importers of French wine to join the organization as Industry Members and 25 key French wine importers did so immediately.

After leaving the embassy, he has devoted his energies to developing the Wine Scholar Guild and its network of program providers around the globe. Julien holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration with a major in International Marketing from the Strasbourg Management School.

In 2019, Julien was one of the "Future 50" award winners, an award created by WSET and IWSC to acknowledge professionals under 40 who have made a significant contribution to the industry.

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