Delegat Limited
Lauren Smith is an experienced logistics and operations professional with a career spanning over a decade, currently serving as the Logistics Operations Manager at Delegat Limited since January 2014. Previous roles include Logistics Coordinator at Delegat Limited and various positions at Direct Wines Ltd, where Lauren was involved in administration, logistics, and operations, as well as serving as Procurement Manager. Early experience at New Zealand Wine Cellars and Montana Wines encompassed supply coordination and sales administration. Lauren holds a Diploma in Hospitality Management from Auckland University of Technology and completed education at Kristin School, reinforcing a strong foundation in the industry.
Delegat Limited
Welcome to Delegat. Delegat Limited is the driving force behind leading Super Premium wine brands Oyster Bay and Barossa Valley Estate. Founded in 1947, Delegat is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, with wineries and vineyards in the prime grape growing regions of New Zealand and Australia. By any measure, Delegat is a global wine industry success story. In many parts of the world, we have transformed the Super Premium wine category. Our brands are not just enjoyed, they have become an important part of the lifestyles of aspirational wine lovers. In the business world, we have been awarded best growth strategy, New Zealand Company of the Year, and held up as a global wine industry benchmark. Our Oyster Bay brand continues to be one of the world’s most loved wine brands and has received numerous accolades from consumers and wine professionals alike. With Barossa Valley Estate quickly emerging on the world stage as a sought-after Super Premium Australian red wine brand, it is little wonder Delegat has grown 22 fold since 2022. What sits behind this success? In short, clarity of vision, bold plans, and most importantly, our Great Wine People who bring it all to life. We invite you to join us on our journey.