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Stefano Francini is a seasoned sales executive with extensive experience in the wine and spirits industry. Currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Sales at Opici Wines and Spirits since February 2018, Stefano leads a national sales team and collaborates with various stakeholders, including distributors and brand owners. Prior roles include Vice President of Sales Strategy and Vice President of Sales for the East Division at Frederick Wildman & Sons, where responsibilities encompassed sales and marketing for multiple wineries across several states. Earlier experience includes positions as Assistant Vice-President and Fine Wine Manager, alongside work as an Account Specialist at Judge & Dolph and as a Captain at Spiaggia, where Stefano honed expertise in fine dining and customer service. Stefano is pursuing an MBA at Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and holds a Bachelor of Arts from DePaul University, as well as a Level II certification from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.