Team Brindiamo
Passionate Experts Driving Excellence in the Whiskey Industry
Meet Our Team
Jeff Steinberg
Chief Executive Officer
Jeff Steinberg
Jeff Steinberg brings over 30 years of experience in finance, strategy, and business operations to his role as CEO of Brindiamo. He is responsible for overseeing the company’s continued growth in the U.S. and expanding its global presence.
Throughout his career, Steinberg has successfully scaled high-growth companies by focusing on premium services, client satisfaction, and building strong teams. At Brindiamo, he is not only addressing challenges in the global whiskey market but also expanding the company’s role from a bulk sourcing provider to a full-service whiskey partner. Under his leadership, Brindiamo helps brands, investors, and industry partners navigate every step of the process—from wood to glass.
A Harvard graduate, Steinberg serves as Senior Advisor to Aquiline Capital Partners and Susquehanna Growth Equity and sits on several corporate boards, including Quicken.
Matt Breese
VP of Marketing
Matt Breese
As the Vice President of Marketing at Brindiamo, Matt Breese is the driving force behind scaling the company’s go-to-market strategy and elevating industry awareness of its unparalleled value proposition for clients and partners.
With over a decade of experience, Matt has honed his expertise in building and leading cross-functional teams across marketing and product domains. His results-oriented approach has consistently fueled the assembly of robust commercial engines. Matt blends hands-on execution skills in digital, content, and product marketing with a strategic mindset, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives. Having traversed various sectors, Matt brings a wealth of marketing leadership experience to the international adult beverage market.
After obtaining a degree in Business Administration and Information Systems from Loyola University of Maryland, Matt relocated to the Philadelphia suburbs, where he is currently outnumbered by his wife, daughter and two female dogs. At Brindiamo, Matt combines his two passions: marketing and whiskey!
Jack Sullivan
Director of Sales
Jack Sullivan
Jack combines operational expertise with a client-first mindset, creating meaningful value for both investors and whiskey brands.
Believing in whiskey as a shared story, Jack collaborates with domestic and international clients across the American, Irish, and Scotch whiskey markets. His work helps clients navigate and succeed in integrating across diverse global markets.
Jack takes a value-driven approach that emphasizes bottle-to-barrel economics, focusing on brand liquid selection and inventory procurement for investors. He also provides strategic solutions to optimize barrel ownership, including cost management and insurance strategies.
With a diverse background spanning sales, market intelligence, property and casualty insurance, and the whiskey industry, Jack is uniquely equipped to deliver on a clear mission: ensuring client success in the world of whiskey.
Reid Fisher
Trade Marketing Lead
Reid Fisher
Reid brings nearly a decade of experience in the beverage alcohol industry, with a strong background in spirits manufacturing through roles at Terressentia, Green River Spirits, and Coastal Pure Beverages. Throughout his career, Reid has been integral in sales and marketing, where he built lasting customer relationships, managed new product development, and successfully launched products to market.
In his role at Brindiamo, Reid will be aligned with our sales and marketing team, where he’ll oversee our event strategy and trade relationships. His expertise will also play a key role in driving further growth by identifying and researching new global segments for Brindiamo.
Reid resides in Charleston, South Carolina, with his wife, two daughters, and their dog. Outside of work, he enjoys staying active at the gym, playing guitar and piano, and occasionally attempting (and rarely succeeding!) to fit in an afternoon nap.
Our Global Partners
David Ferguson
Partner, Brindiamo
Scotland
David Ferguson
David Ferguson, Partner at Brindiamo Scotland, spearheads the company’s strategic growth within the global Scotch Whisky market. Tasked with expanding the brand’s reach through key partnerships in Scotland, and the broader EU, he is instrumental in propelling Brindiamo’s status as a prime bulk whiskey supplier in these markets.
With an extensive background spanning over two decades in the Scotch whisky sector, David's expertise in international sales and finance is invaluable. His experience with Isle of Arran Distillers Ltd and Bruichladdich Distillery provides him with a deep understanding of the industry, enabling him to guide Brindiamo’s international strategy based on the unique dynamics in this market and secure suitable relationships.
In 2023, David launched Ferguson Whisky Limited. This company operates in concert with Brindiamo’s mission, driving mutual growth and reinforcing its market presence.
David currently lives in Glasgow and has a proud family heritage and an extensive business background on the Isle of Islay —renowned for its whisky legacy. His network and reputation have been forged through years of engaging with key industry figures across the UK, US, and Europe.
David holds a 1st Class Honours degree from Strathclyde Business School and is a Chartered Accountant, with international exposure from his time at Deutsche Bank in London and New York.
Alex Peirce
Partner, Brindiamo
Ireland
Alex Peirce
As a Partner at Brindiamo Ireland, Alex Peirce holds a key role in driving the company's growth and solidifying its partnerships throughout Ireland. His strategic vision and leadership are critical ingredients to align the organization's local initiatives with its global strategy, thereby enhancing support for Brindiamo's European network.
Alex brings over 30 years of experience in sales, commercial management, and business operations to the table. His deep knowledge of the Irish Whiskey sector is a significant asset to Brindiamo's expansion in Ireland.
In parallel with his position at Brindiamo, Alex is the Commercial Director at Next Level Distillers, where he aligns business growth strategies with innovation, ensuring a unified approach to expanding the market presence of both companies.
Before joining Brindiamo, Alex was the Managing Director of Powerscourt Distillery, Ireland, where he oversaw the company's initial development and growth phases.
An alumnus of Edinburgh University in Scotland, Alex presently resides in Dublin.
Noel Sweeney
Partner, Brindiamo
Ireland
Noel Sweeney
With over 30 years of industry experience as a Master Distiller in Ireland, Noel Sweeney brings expertise to Brindiamo that ensures the quality of our whiskey barrel aging process and meets the high standards our clients expect. His extensive network within the whiskey industry is key to our success in sourcing and securing bulk whiskey internationally, maintaining Brindiamo’s reputation for excellence.
Noel's distinguished whiskey career began at Cooley Distillery, where he held the positions of Master Distiller, Master Blender, and Quality Assurance Manager from 1989 until 2016. His mastery of distilling and blending was further honed during his subsequent five-year tenure as Master Distiller at Powerscourt Distillery.
His significant contributions to the industry have been recognized with several high-profile honors. In 2017, Noel was inducted into Whiskey Magazine's Hall of Fame, a prestigious accolade celebrating his substantial impact on the craft. His legacy was further acknowledged in 2020 when he received the Drinks Ireland IWA Chairman's Award for Outstanding Contribution. In 2021, Noel's influence in the field was commemorated once again when Whiskey Magazine named him an Icon of Whiskey (Ireland) Master Distiller/Blender.
Noel's connection to Brindiamo serves as a valuable asset, providing expert advice and enhancing our reputation in the whiskey market. His involvement aids in fostering the skills of upcoming distillers, contributing to the continuity of Irish whiskey craftsmanship.
Join Team Brindiamo
Become part of our diverse and talented team at Brindiamo, where whiskey enthusiasts and industry experts from around the world collaborate and innovate. We offer a dynamic and inclusive environment that nurtures growth and creativity. We invite driven and passionate individuals to join us in shaping the future of the spirits industry. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, explore a career with Brindiamo and help us elevate the world of liquid sourcing.
