Darryl Brooker is the Chief Executive Officer of Latitude Wines, where he leads the company's commercial strategy, supplier partnerships, and customer relationships across domestic and international markets. With more than two decades of experience in the wine industry, Darryl has built a career spanning winemaking, exports, sourcing, brand development, and distribution, giving him a well-rounded perspective on today's global wine business.

Throughout his career, Darryl has worked closely with wineries, importers, distributors, retailers, and hospitality partners to build successful wine portfolios and bring brands to market. His expertise includes supplier selection, portfolio management, route-to-market strategy, private label development, and helping producers navigate changing consumer demand and distribution channels.

As a panelist at the International Bulk Wine & Spirits Show (IBWSS), Darryl will share practical insights into how distributors evaluate new suppliers, build balanced portfolios, identify market opportunities, and what producers can do to become stronger long-term partners.