Our team

Specialists deeply involved on a daily basis.

Paul Sapin has grown by leaps and bounds over the years: our team has increased from three people in 1996 to 70 today, each specialising in his or her own field. Nothing is left to chance in our company: from sourcing wines to selling them, from logistics to promoting our lines, everybody does his or her best because they all know that quality, ethics and respect for customers and suppliers ensure lasting success.

From selection to sales

Oenologists: Our experts keep a watchful eye on the vineyards, already ready to select only the finest vintages. Paul Sapin and the estates that supply it with wine work closely together in a spirit of true partnership.

Production: Our team works with bottling lines that use state-of-the-art technology. Our technical command allows us to work efficiently at each step in the production process.

Quality: Our specialists perform the quality inspections necessary to ensure maximum traceability of our products

R&D and Marketing: Innovation is part of our DNA. We’re always on the lookout for new consumer trends in order to develop products that can make everyday life easier.

The sales team:An five-person team of wine industry professionals — four based in France and one in Hong Kong — has been set up to meet your needs.

Administration and finances: This team produces, analyses and releases financial information, administratively manages the company and participates in the budget & strategy planning processes with the aim of enhancing performance and ensuring long-term success.

The team

Thierry Coulon Thierry Coulon
President In Charge Of Key Accounts

An oenologist born and bred in Burgundy, he bought the company in 1996 to take advantage of the small-bottle niche, an initiative that was far ahead of its time.

Olivier Henry
Sales Director

Graduated from ESC Le Havre-Caen with a degree in International Sales.
In the wine industry since 1984, mainly in export-related activities.
He joined us in 2000.

Franck Chandelier
Asia Manager

Based in Hong Kong since 2010
Speaks fluent Mandarin after starting to study it in 2000 in France, Geneva and Beijing.

Catherine Crozet
Wineprocurement & Quality Manager

Joined Paul Sapin in 2001. Participates in sourcing and wine quality, manages imports and supplies.

Daniela Arango
Quality Manager

Industrial Engineer specialized in quality and continuous improvement.
Master's degree in project management.
Manages the quality system and supervises the testing lab.

Regis Demortiere
Service Providers

After spending 10 years in the dry matter procurement department, in early 2013 he took over as head of the service providers' department.

Willem Schiks Of Dutch origin, polyglote, specialized in exporting wine since he has relocated to France in 1990. After living in different wine regions (Beaujolais / Burgundy, Alsace and then Champagne), he joined Paul Sapin in 2017.

Key figures

Key figures Millions of bottles sold worldwide Since it was founded, Paul Sapin, a French wine merchant whose brands include wines from the best regions, has been on the cutting edge of innovative, high-quality packing and tailor-made customer service. In 1999 the company launched a massive investment plan including the building of a new, moreRead More »Key figures