Meet the Team

Moved to Singapore to join Berry Bros. & Rudd as an Account Manager in 2019, and now based in Hong Kong as of 2025, taking on the role of Private Client Manager, Asia. With a background in economics and finance prior to joining the wine trade, I bring analytical precision to the world of fine wine—an expert in reviewing asset trends and identifying key areas of opportunity. 

My absolute favourite regions for wine are Burgundy, Champagne, and Bordeaux—with a particular passion for grower Champagne, Burgundy’s new generation of producers, and the iconic vintages that define Bordeaux’s legacy. Weekends are all about football—both watching Arsenal (my first love, even before wine) and playing semi-professionally. Morning runs are my daily reset and source of focus, while my cat “Cat” keeps things grounded at home with his quiet culinary demands.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Jacky's palate was developed since he was young by his father who operated a Chinese tea shop. His father also encouraged and helped Jacky become a wine lover by introducing him to wine from Bordeaux top châteaux. After getting his degree in Media and Cultural studies and working in Canada, China and Hong Kong, Jacky started his wine career with a local wine merchant in 2008 and joined another UK fine wine broker in 2011, where he has gained rewarding knowledge in fine wine trade and obtained his WSET advanced level certificate. Jacky then joined Berry Bros. & Rudd in June 2015.

Jacky enjoys mostly wines from the old world and some of his favorite producers are Ponsot, Leroy, Comte Lafon, Quintarelli and Palmer. Beside the time he spent with his friends enjoying wine, Jacky is a huge football fan who enjoys swimming and wakeboarding on a sunny summer weekend.

After studying business management and working in the Food & Beverage Management group, Serena began her wine journey when she joined Berry Bros. & Rudd in 2016. She continues to strive for the unknown and expand her vinous horizons. She has a particular interest in Red Burgundy and German Riesling, while her passion for wines from Alsace continues to grow.

Apart from wine, Serena enjoys learning about architecture and interior design, exploring bars and restaurants, and practising yoga.

I am originally from the vibrant city of Chengdu, China, renowned for its pandas, culinary delights, and Chinese baijiu. Growing up amidst family gatherings filled with both sumptuous feasts and spirited conversations laid the foundation for my appreciation of the finer things in life.

My school journey led me to Canada (Montreal and Vancouver) for seven years, including a transformative semester experiencing school life in Europe. Graduated from the Sauder Business school in University of British Columbia in Vancouver, I initially ventured into the professional realm in Canada before making Hong Kong my home in 2007. It was moving to Hong Kong that I discovered my true passion—wine. Joining a wine trading firm marked the beginning of an incredible learning journey. Every day became an opportunity to deepen my understanding of wine, leading me to complete my WSET Diploma.

For me, wine is more than a beverage; it's a magical force that brings people together. I cherish the connections forged with clients who have evolved into dear friends over the past 10+ years working in the wine industry. This interpersonal aspect is a driving force behind my dedication to this craft. Outside the realm of wine, my passions span photography, gemology, art, and travel—an appreciation for all the beauty life has to offer. In March 2015, I joined Berry Bros. & Rudd, where I continue to be part of an exceptional team, sharing the joy of wine with enthusiasts around the globe.

Phebe’s background is in marketing and public relations, where she has over eight years of experience in the field. Originally from Hong Kong, she graduated with an economics major from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, before moving back to her hometown in 2011 to work for one of the leading wine distributors in Greater China. This is where her passion for wine developed and she completed the WSET Advanced level certificate.

In 2013, she joined Berry Bros. & Rudd, where she leads and manages events for wine producers, trade and private customers while overseeing communications and marketing campaigns for the brand. She now provides marketing support to the company’s Japan and Singapore offices and continues to improve her wine knowledge through tastings and working with experts.

Tom first took an interest in wine whilst interning for a wine education and
consultancy firm in Beijing from 2016 to 2017. After completing his undergraduate
studies, he moved to London and became a sommelier. He held Senior Sommelier and Wine Buyer positions at two Michelin-starred restaurants: long-standing Michelin Guide stalwart Pied-à-Terre, where he ran the beverage programme, and Brett Graham’s The Ledbury. During this time, he gained invaluable exposure to a considerable range of wine styles; this pushed him to deepen his understanding of how great wines come to be and both the people and the places responsible for said
greatness. He is particularly passionate about the wines of Burgundy, Bordeaux,
Rioja and Jerez.

Deciding later to leave the restaurant floor, Tom gained experience in on-trade sales for a London-based wine importer before working in the international wine and spirits department of a leading auction house from 2020 until 2025. He joined Berry Bros. & Rudd in 2025, where he is the fine wine buyer for the Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan offices. His career has so far given him direct market experience of the UK,
the USA, Mainland China and Hong Kong SAR, where he has been based since
2024.

Tom is also multi-lingual. He read Chinese Studies at Pembroke College, University of Cambridge and speaks Mandarin, French, Spanish and basic Cantonese (a work in progress). His wine credentials include the Certified qualification from the Court of Master Sommeliers Europe (2019) and the WSET Diploma in Wine and Spirits
(2021).