Robert Pride
Senior Analytical Chemist - Wines Specialist
Qualifications
- BSc: Forensic and Analytical Chemistry
About
Robert Pride is Senior Analytical Chemist – Wines Specialist and manager of the Campden Wine Services laboratory.
Prior to joining Campden BRI, Robert was Area Manager – Laboratory for Pinnacle Drinks, a part of the Endeavour Drinks Group. Robert completed a Bachelor of Science – Forensic and Analytical chemistry at Flinders University before joining the Australian wine industry, where he has held technical positions for the last 12 years.
Robert has extensive experience managing ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories at Yalumba and Vinpac International and is also a Technical Assessor for Australia’s accreditation body, the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA). Robert developed extensive knowledge of wine chemistry, microbiology, production, and packaging through his time with Yalumba and Pinnacle Drinks with a focus on continuous improvement, food safety and process driven analysis. Robert is also a former Chairperson and Statistics Secretary of the Interwinery Analysis Group (IWAG), a not-for-profit proficiency testing association and global support network with accreditation to ISO 17043 and over 200 worldwide members.
Robert has recently relocated to the UK where he hopes to help improve the growing wine industry.