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Yalumba Wine
A fifth generation descendant
of Samuel Smith who founded
Yalumba in 1849, Robert did
not need to find an industry in
which to build a career.
Following his forebears
Samuel, Sidney and
Walter “Tiger” Smith, then his
father Wyndham, Robert
joined Yalumba in 1970
working in the vintage cellar
laboratory and the vineyards.
He travelled extensively
through the vineyard regions
of Europe and America doing
harvest work at Chateau
Rahoul and Domaine Dujac
before returning in 1979.
On his return he joined the
sales and marketing
department and in 1981
assumed responsibility for
exports, mapping an
international strategy for the
company brands. In 1983, he
was appointed Marketing
Manager and immediately
commenced his quest to
mould a new fine wine
philosophy and brand strategy
for the family business.
In 1985, Robert was
appointed
Managing Director of
Yalumba,
making him one of the
youngest MDs the Australian
wine industry had seen. His
appointment came at a time
when the Australian wine
industry was poised on the
brink of a revolution that
would see a major shift in
Australian wine consumption.
Four years later, in 1989,
Robert and his brother Sam
purchased all shares in the
company not held by their
family, thereby ensuring the
growth and future direction of
the company. The family
business underwent a
restructure and a change of
direction that would see
Yalumba emerge as one of
the
Australian wine industry’s
success stories.
In October 2008 Robert was
recognised for his contribution
to the Australian wine industry
with the prestigious ‘Len
Evans
Award’ with Gourmet
Traveller
WINE. “Rob Hill Smith’s
leadership qualities have
driven Yalumba to the
enviable position it occupies
today as one of Australia’s
most progressive and
successful wine companies.
For his perspicacity in looking
at the wider industry picture
and finding ways that he and
Yalumba can contribute to the
growth of the Australian wine
industry, and for the spirit of
generosity that underlies this,
he is worthy recipient of the
Len Evans Award 2008” Peter
Forrestal, chairman of Judges.
In the month following, Robert
was also recognised as an
inspirational South Australian,
through the SA Great South
Australian of the Year Awards,
receiving the ‘South
Australian
of the Year BUSINESS Award
2008’.
In response to receiving this
prestigious award Robert
shared, “As a proud South
Aussie I am both shocked and
thrilled to accept this award,
and I do so on behalf of my
Yalumba team and the many
other professionals in this
State who have assisted in
this recognition.
“I am committed to our wine
company remaining energetic,
innovative, quality focussed
and young at heart. This State
is a great place to do
business... we have talent in
abundance with a fantastic
work ethic - and long may
that
last. I truly hope with your
support I can continue to
provide career opportunities
for talent whether it be in the
Barossa, Adelaide, Auckland,
London or Napa.”
Outside work and family,
Robert's consuming interest is
sport and is a keen
thoroughbred horse breeder,
enjoys cricket, golf and
football and plays a fair game
of tennis. An occasional wine
judge he finds time to enjoy
good food and great wine and
is mates with most of the
great chefs of Australia.
Actually he seems to be very
conversant with many people
from all walks of life and his
memory is legendary. Married
to Annabel since 1986, his 3
daughters Jessica, Lucy and
Georgia fill out the family
album.
A fifth generation descendant
of Samuel Smith who founded
Yalumba in 1849, Robert did
not need to find an industry in
which to build a career.
Following his forebears
Samuel, Sidney and
Walter “Tiger” Smith, then his
father Wyndham, Robert
joined Yalumba in 1970
working in the vintage cellar
laboratory and the vineyards.
He travelled extensively
through the vineyard regions
of Europe and America doing
harvest work at Chateau
Rahoul and Domaine Dujac
before returning in 1979.
On his return he joined the
sales and marketing
department and in 1981
assumed responsibility for
exports, mapping an
international strategy for the
company brands. In 1983, he
was appointed Marketing
Manager and immediately
commenced his quest to
mould a new fine wine
philosophy and brand strategy
for the family business.
In 1985, Robert was
appointed
Managing Director of
Yalumba,
making him one of the
youngest MDs the Australian
wine industry had seen. His
appointment came at a time
when the Australian wine
industry was poised on the
brink of a revolution that
would see a major shift in
Australian wine consumption.
Four years later, in 1989,
Robert and his brother Sam
purchased all shares in the
company not held by their
family, thereby ensuring the
growth and future direction of
the company. The family
business underwent a
restructure and a change of
direction that would see
Yalumba emerge as one of
the
Australian wine industry’s
success stories.
In October 2008 Robert was
recognised for his contribution
to the Australian wine industry
with the prestigious ‘Len
Evans
Award’ with Gourmet
Traveller
WINE. “Rob Hill Smith’s
leadership qualities have
driven Yalumba to the
enviable position it occupies
today as one of Australia’s
most progressive and
successful wine companies.
For his perspicacity in looking
at the wider industry picture
and finding ways that he and
Yalumba can contribute to the
growth of the Australian wine
industry, and for the spirit of
generosity that underlies this,
he is worthy recipient of the
Len Evans Award 2008” Peter
Forrestal, chairman of Judges.
In the month following, Robert
was also recognised as an
inspirational South Australian,
through the SA Great South
Australian of the Year Awards,
receiving the ‘South
Australian
of the Year BUSINESS Award
2008’.
In response to receiving this
prestigious award Robert
shared, “As a proud South
Aussie I am both shocked and
thrilled to accept this award,
and I do so on behalf of my
Yalumba team and the many
other professionals in this
State who have assisted in
this recognition.
“I am committed to our wine
company remaining energetic,
innovative, quality focussed
and young at heart. This State
is a great place to do
business... we have talent in
abundance with a fantastic
work ethic - and long may
that
last. I truly hope with your
support I can continue to
provide career opportunities
for talent whether it be in the
Barossa, Adelaide, Auckland,
London or Napa.”
Outside work and family,
Robert's consuming interest is
sport and is a keen
thoroughbred horse breeder,
enjoys cricket, golf and
football and plays a fair game
of tennis. An occasional wine
judge he finds time to enjoy
good food and great wine and
is mates with most of the
great chefs of Australia.
Actually he seems to be very
conversant with many people
from all walks of life and his
memory is legendary. Married
to Annabel since 1986, his 3
daughters Jessica, Lucy and
Georgia fill out the family
album. |
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