Executive Bio.

Clara Rubin is a commercially driven category leader recognised across the wine industry for shaping high-performing strategies within complex, premium-led businesses.

As Head of Wine at Hawksmoor, she led a strategic refocusing of one of the UK’s most significant hospitality wine programmes, sharpening commercial performance while bringing greater clarity, discipline, and long-term direction to the category. Her leadership aligned buying strategy more closely with commercial outcomes, strengthened producer partnerships, and simplified an increasingly complex supply landscape — all while supporting responsible sourcing ambitions.

Known for operating seamlessly between strategy and execution, Clara combines rigorous commercial judgement with deep product expertise. Her career has been defined by high-impact buying decisions, award-winning lists, and trusted relationships throughout the global wine trade.

An established and respected industry voice, she serves as a judge for international wine competitions and contributes regularly to trade conversations shaping the future of wine retail and hospitality.

Clara brings a collaborative, commercially grounded leadership style and is recognised for guiding businesses through periods of focus, evolution, and sustained category growth.