Erle Martin

About Erle Martin

Transformational CEO | Board Member | Wine Industry Growth & Strategy LeaderI am a visionary CEO and board leader with a proven track record of transforming businesses, scaling revenues, and executing M&A strategies in the wine & spirits industry. With over 30 years of experience leading turnarounds, market expansions, and brand transformations, I specialize in unlocking shareholder value, building high-performing teams, and driving multi-channel growth across wholesale and DTC markets. Key Achievements: Led Crimson Wine Group to its first-ever profitability, growing revenue from $22.8M to $56.4M and successfully taking the company public in 2013. Scaled Francis Coppola Winery from $3M to $100M, launching some of the industry’s most successful wine brands. Drove strategic growth at Winebow, playing a key role in market expansion and M&A for an $800M fine wine & spirits wholesaler. Led multiple acquisitions (Seghesio Family Vineyards, Chamisal Vineyards), seamlessly integrating them to enhance portfolio profitability. Board Leadership: Miavina, Stags Leap District Winegrowers (President), Family Winemakers, Napa Valley Vintners Organization (Chair, Premier Napa Valley). Current Advisory Work & Future GoalsIn addition to my executive leadership roles, I provide strategic advisory and board-level insights to companies navigating growth, M&A, and operational challenges. While my primary focus is securing a CEO role, I remain engaged in high-level industry consulting, working with ownership groups and leadership teams to drive strategic transformation. What’s Next?I am currently pursuing CEO opportunities where I can lead business transformation and drive sustainable growth. Additionally, I am open to board roles where my strategic leadership, industry expertise, and governance experience can add value. Let’s connect: E••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. CEO

   Share A Splash Wine Co

   Jan 2026 — Present

Education

• Boston University

  BS, Marketing

  1981 — 1985

Skills

• Winemaking
• Strategic Planning
• Food & Beverage
• Management
• Fmcg
• Wine
• Sales
• Brand Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Pricing
• Food Pairing
• Brand Development
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Wine Tasting
• Product Development
• Sales Management
• Restaurants
• Forecasting
• Wineries
• Key Account Development