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Camille Gaïo

Novato

Summary

Partner and operations leader with 10+ years building premium wine businesses in Napa Valley. Lead multi-site production, teams, and a high-end portfolio. Currently in an accelerated Professional MBA track at the University of San Francisco.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Partner, Director of Winemaking & Operations

Fayard Winemaking
Napa Valley
01.2023 - Current
  • Partner & Director of Winemaking and Operations

Director of Winemaking & Operations

Fayard Winemaking
Napa Valley
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Lead multi-site winery operations
  • Oversee production, blending, release strategy
  • Manage 20+ staff across operations
  • Direct supply chain & bottling strategy
  • Drive brand development & expansion
  • Lead innovation & process optimisation

Assistant Winemaker

Fayard Winemaking
Napa Valley
2012 - 01.2018
  • Progressed to senior leadership
  • Scaled multi-site production
  • Led fermentation, ageing, blending
  • Managed complex production logistics

Education

Professional MBA track -

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
2026

Bachelor of Science - Viticulture & Enology (Honors)

University of Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
2012

Associate of Science - Viticulture And Enology

University of Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
2010

Level 3 Distinction -

WSET
2020

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Supply Chain
  • Winemaking
  • Leadership
  • Customer relationship building
  • Innovation mindset
  • Cost Optimisation

Accomplishments

Built and scaled a 2-person startup into a multi-site, multi-brand wine business spanning production, consulting, and retail, leading operations across multiple facilities and a 15+ person team

ADDITIONAL

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Partner, Director of Winemaking & Operations

Fayard Winemaking
01.2023 - Current

Director of Winemaking & Operations

Fayard Winemaking
01.2018 - 01.2023

Assistant Winemaker

Fayard Winemaking
2012 - 01.2018

Professional MBA track -

University of San Francisco

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

University of San Francisco

Bachelor of Science - Viticulture & Enology (Honors)

University of Bordeaux

Associate of Science - Viticulture And Enology

University of Bordeaux

Level 3 Distinction -

WSET

ADDITIONAL

International work experience: France, USA, AUS, NZ

French & U.S. citizen

SELECTED IMPACT

  • Scaled multi-brand platform
  • Improved cost structure
  • Built international team
  • Aligned production with strategy
Camille Gaïo