IWCA welcomes new board members as global membership surpasses 200 wineries

International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne Bousquet, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Domaine Bousquet, and Enrique Valero, CEO of Abadía Retuerta, to its Board of Directors following a successful member election.

IWCA President Katie Jackson welcomed the appointments and reflected on a year of significant progress for the organization:

"We are delighted to welcome Anne Bousquet, and Enrique Valero to the IWCA Board. Both are highly respected leaders who have demonstrated a deep commitment to sustainability and climate action within the wine sector. Their experience, insight and passion will be invaluable as IWCA continues to grow its global impact and support wineries in accelerating decarbonization efforts."

Speaking on his appointment, Enrique Valero, CEO of Abadía Retuerta, said:

“Wine is deeply connected to the land, but also to the people and communities that bring it to life. Protecting this legacy in the face of climate change requires us to act with responsibility, rigor and a long-term vision. IWCA demonstrates the value of working together, sharing knowledge and turning ambition into concrete, measurable action. It is an honor to join the Board and contribute to this collective effort."

Anne Bousquet continued,

"From Gualtallary, in the Uco Valley, we work in an organic, regenerative and sustainable way, with a long-term outlook. We find in IWCA an organization built on cooperation among wineries, and joining its Board is an opportunity to contribute what we have learned and keep learning from others."

The appointments come as IWCA bids farewell to outgoing Board members Mafalda Guedes, Head of Corporate Communications and Sustainability and 4th generation of the family at Sogrape and Adrian Chitty, Climate Consultant, who have completed their two-year terms.

"We are sincerely grateful to Mafalda and Adrian for their outstanding service and dedication over the past two years," said Jackson. "Their expertise, thoughtful leadership and unwavering support have helped guide IWCA through an important period of growth and development. Their contributions have been invaluable to both the organization’s governance and its continued success."

IWCA also announced that Louisa Rose, Head Winemaker at Hill Smith Family Estates, will assume the role of Treasurer for the new Board cycle.

The Board changes coincide with a period of strong momentum for the organization. Following a strategic focus on financial management and operational excellence over the past year, IWCA expects to close 2026 in a positive financial position. "Thanks to the rigorous work undertaken over the past year to strengthen our position, IWCA is entering 2027 on a strong footing," Jackson added. "This provides a solid foundation as we continue to expand our programs, support our members and drive meaningful climate action across the global wine industry."

The organization’s continued growth is also reflected in its expanding membership. Ahead of the publication of IWCA's sixth Annual Report, the coalition now represents more than 200 individual wineries across 16 countries, further strengthening its position as one of the wine sector's leading collaborative initiatives focused on climate action.

As the global wine industry faces increasing climate-related challenges, IWCA remains committed to uniting ambitious producers, sharing best practice and accelerating the transition to a low-carbon future.