Global Head of Wine & Luxury Brand Growth

Krause Group; Milano; On-site; EUR 250,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Krause Group in Milan, Italy is seeking a Head of Krause Family Wine to drive strategy, performance and long-term value across its global wine and hospitality portfolio. Reporting to the President & COO, this leader will own portfolio P&L, profitability, brand stewardship and international expansion while preserving each brand's heritage and identity.

The role requires a commercially driven, globally experienced executive with luxury brand sensibility and strong financial discipline to lead

Qualifications

• 15+ years of leadership in wine, luxury hospitality or related industries.
• Executive leadership with P&L responsibility across multi-site or global businesses.
• Strong brand stewardship and financial discipline for premium brands.
• Based in Milan or willing to relocate; fluent English and Italian; international travel up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Set portfolio strategy, priorities and long-term vision for Krause Family Wine.
• Own development and execution of multi-year business plans aligned with enterprise strategy.
• Establish performance expectations across portfolio; manage revenue, profitability and cash flow.
• Allocate resources across wineries, hospitality, distribution, and expansion initiatives.
• Identify growth opportunities through acquisitions, partnerships, and international development.
• Lead leadership teams; ensure governance, risk management and financial discipline.

Skills

Executive leadership

P&L management

Global business experience

Luxury brand stewardship

Wine industry knowledge

Fluent English & Italian

Travel up to 40%

Job description

Krause Group in Milan, Italy is seeking a Head of Krause Family Wine to drive strategy, performance and long-term value across its global wine and hospitality portfolio. Reporting to the President & COO, this leader will own portfolio P&L, profitability, brand stewardship and international expansion while preserving each brand's heritage and identity.

The role requires a commercially driven, globally experienced executive with luxury brand sensibility and strong financial discipline to lead