Shiv Menon is a Dubai-based beverage director and sommelier with over a decade of leadership across some of the world's most acclaimed luxury hospitality brands — including BOCA Dubai (Michelin Green Star, MENA's 50 Best), Raffles Hotels & Resorts in the Seychelles, and Constance Hotels. Named Michelin UAE Sommelier of the Year 2025, Shiv holds WSET Level 3 with Distinction, a Rioja Wine Diploma, and is a certified Spanish Wine Educator. He has built and led wine programmes spanning 1,200+ SKUs, delivered 28% year-on-year revenue growth, and trained teams across multiple outlets and cultures. Through his consulting practice, Shiv works with restaurants, hotels, and F&B operators globally — helping them optimise wine revenue, develop menus, train teams, and elevate the guest experience. Sessions are virtual, practical, and built around your specific venue and goals.