HEC MBA Wine & Spirits Club Introduction
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Introduction to the Wine & Spirits Club at the HEC Paris MBA Program. Delivered to the MBA Class of 2016.
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- 2. Benjamin Franklin Wine is CONSTANT PROOF that God loves us, and wants to see us HAPPY. Why A wine & Spirits club?
- 3. 3Wine & Spirits 2015 Why a wine & Spirits club? All societies since ~4000 BC have made use of intoxicating substances, alcohol being by far the most common.
- 4. 4Wine & Spirits 2015 Why a wine & Spirits club? There is convincing evidence that the development of agriculture (regarded as the foundation of civilization) was based on the cultivation of grain for beer, as much as for bread.
- 5. 5Wine & Spirits 2015 Why a wine & Spirits club? From the earliest recorded use of alcohol, drinking has been a social activity.
- 6. 6Wine & Spirits 2015 Why a wine & Spirits club? Wine is made on every continent (except Antarctica), with France, Italy and Spain leading the world in wine production.
- 7. 7Wine & Spirits 2015 Why a wine & Spirits club? Attempts at prohibition have never been successful except when couched in terms of sacred rules in highly religious cultures.
- 8. Plato He was a wise man WHO INVENTED BEER. But Isn't THIS A B-SCHOOL?
- 9. 9Wine & Spirits 2015 But isn’t this a b-school? Alcohol has always acted as a social lubricant in business, especially when entertaining clients. In most Asian business cultures, such as those of China, Japan and Korea, it is customary to drink either before or after making deals. Knowledge of the alcohol being served and the etiquette involved can help you make a stronger impression.
- 10. 10Wine & Spirits 2015 But isn’t this a b-school? Source: Marketline 0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 0.00 200,000.00 400,000.00 600,000.00 800,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,200,000.00 1,400,000.00 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Global alcoholic drinks market value 2009‐13 $ million € million % growth 0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 0.00 50,000.00 100,000.00 150,000.00 200,000.00 250,000.00 300,000.00 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Global alcoholic drinks market volume 2009‐13 million litres % growth Business has also been booming, with the industry showing consistent growth over the last few years.
- 11. Alexander Fleming Penicillin cures, BUT WINE MAKES PEOPLE HAPPY. Who Are We?
- 12. 12Wine & Spirits 2015 WHO ARE WE? KRISTOFVAN HOOTEGEM Vice President WILLIAM LORD Director (Events) HANEUL (SKY) KIM Director (Events) NAVIN MANGALAT Director (Communication) RUCHIVERMA Treasurer MIHIKAVERMA President OSWALDO REYES Director (Part-time & External Relations)
- 13. Napoleon Bonaparte In victory, YOU DESERVE CHAMPAGNE. In defeat, YOU NEED IT. WhY US?
- 14. 14Wine & Spirits 2015 WHY US? Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance. Because, not only do we firmly believe that - Benjamin Franklin (Yes, again.) (What can I tell you?The man liked his wines.)
- 15. 15Wine & Spirits 2015 WHY US? Beer Tasting – The Basics WineTasting – The Basics Talk – Wine Portfolio Manager May One grape, many regions Rosés – fad or trend? Tasting – French wine (region) June The Wonderful World of Whiskey Tasting – French wine (region) Visit – French wine region Sept But also, we have a plan! Also being distilled: • Facebook: Events & Forum • External speakers: Sommeliers, Wine traders, you… • Introduction to US wines • Modern wines: LatAm, Oceania,Africa, and more. • Other spirits tastings – Tequila/brandy/any others
- 16. W C Fields I cook with wine. Sometimes, I EVEN ADD IT TO THE FOOD. NOW GO VOTE FOR US. That’s IT!