Nicolas Clerc MS is Director of Vins-Clairs, an independent importer created in 2022. Previously, He has held the position of Portfolio Director for Armit wines and prestige account manager for FM&V after working in the restaurant industry for 14 years. Clerc won UK Sommelier of the Year in 2007 and became a Master Sommelier in 2010. Clerc is President and Founder of the United Kingdom Sommelier Academy. He is a regular judge at the IWSC and various other awards.