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Lee Schlesinger, MBA, DipWSET, is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the wine industry. Currently serving as Vice President of Portfolio Management & Education and Sales Director for the New England Region at Winesellers Ltd since July 2001, Lee manages both sales and higher-level marketing functions such as education, training, public relations, and strategy. Previously, as Director of Marketing at Winesellers Ltd, Lee contributed to the company's recognition as a leading fine wine importer to the US market. Lee also owned WineKnow Productions, a business focused on wine education and entertainment from 2006 to 2014, and served as Co-president of ChicaGourmets, promoting diverse dining experiences in Chicago. Academic credentials include an MBA/MIM in International Marketing from Thunderbird School of Global Management, a Certificate in Fermentation Science from The American Brewer's Guild, and a BA in Economics with Russian and Soviet Studies from Wesleyan University, among other educational achievements.