Biography
Jeannie Cho Lee is the first Asian Master of Wine, an award-winning author of 3 books, wine judge, educator and consultant. She was awarded the Legion of Honor for her contributions to French gastronomy and wine in 2021 by the President of France. In 2015, Jeannie was selected as one of the top 100 most influential people in Hong Kong by the South China Morning Post and Debrett’s, and voted the 25th most powerful person in wine by Decanter magazine (UK). She is currently a professor at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Hotel and Tourism Management where she received a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in marketing and branding. Jeannie also holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Harvard University, a Bachelor of Arts degree from Smith College in Political Science/International Relations, and a Certificat de Cuisine from Cordon Bleu. She consults for several hospitality groups such as Resorts World Singapore and has been the wine consultant for Singapore Airlines since 2009.
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