DWWA judge profile: Devon Lochhead
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Devon Lochhead is a judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).
Devon Lochhead
Devon’s enthusiasm for wine began at 19, working evenings as a wine advisor in South Africa while at university.
After graduating, he moved to Hong Kong, immersing himself in the city’s buzzing wine culture. He joined Kedington wines in 2014, where he worked, studied and learned more about the industry.
Thereafter, he moved to Black Sheep Restaurants group and worked his way up to Head Sommelier.
Devon currently works for DGB Pty Ltd as the Regional Director for Asia and promotes a number of esteemed South African wineries across the region.
He passed the WSET Diploma in 2018, is a Certified WSET Wine Educator and a Stage 2 Master of Wine student.
Devon is also a regular judge for Decanter World Wine Awards, Asia Wine Challenge, Global Wine & Spirits Awards Asia and China Wine and Spirits Awards.
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Born and raised in India, Shivani is the awards manager at Decanter, managing the 300-strong cohort of worldwide judges for the world's largest wine competition, the Decanter World Wine Awards, ensuring a seamless judging process and driving the competitive integrity of the awards. After earning a master’s in wine management from the Burgundy School of Business, she moved to London in 2016 and completed her WSET diploma. While Burgundy holds a special place in her heart, Champagne is her go-to bottle. Alongside her full-time role, she has been dipping her toes into wine writing, relishing the opportunity to bring wine stories to the surface.