Ngozi Elobuike, M.Sc, M.A.

About

<p>International Brand Manager | Product Development | Technology and Innovation <br><br>Born and raised in the Lodi wine region of California, I am an award-winning corporate consultant, brand strategist, and creative entrepreneur with a passion for innovation at the intersection of technology, luxury, and consulting. With over 4 years of experience leading strategic initiatives, I have successfully managed teams across multiple global markets, handling funding, stakeholder engagement, and large-scale project execution in Stockton, California; Washington, D.C.; London; Dublin; and Blantyre, Malawi.<br><br>My expertise lies in building brands, culturally competent strategic planning, and leveraging emerging technologies&mdash;such as AI &mdash;to redefine consumer engagement in luxury and fine goods. Through my work as the founder of Hi Spirits Wine Club, Dublin&rsquo;s premier Black-led wine club, I have created a thriving, community-centered platform that blends storytelling, craftsmanship, and digital innovation. My products, Zorelle Gin and Episteme Cuv&eacute;e, showcase how heritage and technology can converge to shape the future of premium experiences.<br><br>I hold an M.A. from University College Dublin, an M.Sc. from University College London, and a B.S. from Howard University. Currently pursuing an MBA in Wine &amp; Spirits at the Burgundy School of Business, I continue to refine my expertise in luxury brand strategy, experiential marketing, and global market expansion. As a thought leader, I have lectured on sustainability, globalization, and development in Germany and the Czech Republic, and I regularly present at international conferences, including Davos at the World Economic Forum.</p>

Brands

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