Don ST. PIERRE, Sr. 
Chairman
ASC Fine Wines

Don St. Pierre, Sr. entered the automotive industry in 1964 when it became clear that his career as a professional baseball player would be a short one.  During his time as President of Beijing Jeep Corporation (at the time, the largest Sino-US joint venture in the country) in the mid-1980s, he became a legend in China business; his role is chronicled in detail in the bestseller Beijing Jeep, by Jim Mann.

Don ST. PIERRE, Jr. 
Managing Partner
ASC Fine Wines

Don St. Pierre, Jr. lived in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Canada, the United States and Indonesia before founding ASC Fine Wines in 1996 together with his father, Don Sr.  A magna cum laude graduate in international business from George Washington University, today Don Jr. has hands-on responsibility for the success of the largest importer and distributor of fine wines in China.  Don Jr. lives in Shanghai with his wife and baby daughter.

Richard LI Ren
Vice President, Finance
ASC Fine Wines

Richard Li, a qualified accountant in China (CPA) and a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) in the U.S., looks after financial matters for ASC Fine Wines.  A native of Beijing, Richard received his MBA from the University of Poitier.  Before joining ASC in 2002, Richard worked in a number of management positions for international firms in China. He speaks four languages including Chinese, English, French and Spanish.

Howard QUAN Wai Fu
Vice President, On-trade Sales, East China
ASC Fine Wines

Hong Kong-born Canadian Howard Quan trained in some of the top kitchens in Toronto before moving into dining room and wine management.  His interest in wine kept growing, and after studying for his WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) qualifications, Howard realized that wine was to be his career.  After a period of travel throughout Asia, Howard settled in Shanghai; six years ago, his passion for wine and thorough knowledge of wine and hospitality brought him to ASC Fine Wines.

Simon WANG Jun
Vice President, Operations, South China
ASC Fine Wines

Before Simon Wang joined ASC Fine Wines in 2001 as General Manager for South China, he worked in the hospitality industry in Europe, North America and Asia.  Over 16 years, he held in a variety of jobs with hotel groups such as the Mandarin Oriental, Kempinski, Shangri-La Hotels and the Hutchison Group.  Simon applies his management experience and passion for customer service to the leadership of ASC’s operations in Guangzhou and Shenzhen.

Carrie XUAN Rong
Vice President, Administration & Direct Sales
ASC Fine Wines

Carrie Xuan is based in ASC’s Beijing office and is responsible for both direct sales and administration.  Born in Beijing, Carrie took her undergraduate degree in English from Chengdu University.  She joined ASC Fine Wines at its founding in 1996, making Carrie the longest-serving employee of the company.  “I feel lucky to be among the first generation of Chinese who are experiencing the boom in China’s wine business – nothing makes me happier than witnessing ASC’s rapid growth!”

Werner Schuppisser
Vice President-Operations, North China
ASC Fine Wines

Werner Schuppisser, a native of Switzerland, has been committed to building successful brands and businesses in Asia for over 16 years. Recently, Werner spearheaded the creation and management of a major beverage operation in China for one of the world’s foremost multinational companies. Werner’s commitment and passion for excellence can be summed up by the following philosophy: “ASC’s customers and people are its most important assets and together we will play a significant role in the development of a dynamic wine culture in China.”