[HD video below]
Jeannie Cho Lee, one of Asia’s leading experts in wine, has been
appointed by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) as
Professor of Practice (Wine) at its School of Hotel and Tourism
Management (SHTM).
The first Asian Master of Wine (MW), Professor
Jeannie Cho Lee is also an award-winning author, wine and food
writer, wine critic, judge, educator and consultant. A graduate of
Smith College and Harvard University, Professor Lee holds a Certificat de Cuisine from Cordon Bleu. She is also a Master Sake
Sommelier from Japan’s Sake Service Institute and is a Certified
Wine Educator from the United Kingdom’s Wine & Spirits Education
Trust as well as the US Society of Wine Educators. Professor Lee
was born in Korea and has lived in Hong Kong since 1994.
In
her capacity as Professor of Practice (wine), Professor Lee will
be able to contribute to the school in different ways, including
offering special lectures to both students and industry
executives, advising the SHTM on curriculum development in
relation to wine studies, and facilitating the school’s
collaboration with the wine industry through a number of dedicated
platforms such as The Food and Wine Academy.
Speaking about
the appointment, Professor Kaye Chon, Dean and Chair Professor of
the SHTM said, “Professor Jeannie Cho Lee has demonstrated
excellence and leadership in her field of practice. She will no
doubt bring a unique depth of experience to this new position and
help bridge the gap between academic and professional practice.”
Jeannie Cho Lee -
Master of Wine HD Video Interview
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