Testimonials
Partnering super-premium alcohol beverage and other luxury brands
Working in close collaboration with a network of functional experts and country specialists, QFB delivers to brand owners compelling and comprehensive solutions in a timely, focused and cost-effective manner.
“QFB Pty Limited – and specifically its MD, Rob Remnant – represented the interests of Champagne Piper-Heidsieck in Japan and Australia/New Zealand over the period January 2015-June 2018. I am delighted to acknowledge the contribution made by Rob to the development of Piper-Heidsieck in all 3 markets – particularly in Australia which became our #1 volume market globally during this period.
PH-CH continues to engage with QFB when exploring development opportunities in Australia and New Zealand.”
Damien Lafaurie
President
PH-CH
“Champagne Le Brun de Neuville appointed QFB to identify, on its behalf, prospective distribution partners in Hong Kong and Japan. This assignment was concluded to our entire satisfaction – on time, on budget and to the highest standard of professionalism. The quality and timeliness of communication throughout the process was exemplary, and ensured that we were kept informed at every step of the way.”
Damien Champy,
President
Champagne Le Brun de Neuville
“I have had the privilege to work directly with Rob under the same roof for 2 years when he acted as MD of PH-CH, the Champagne Holding of the EPI family group. Short but intense, extremely memorable, and a blessing every single day. Rob is one of the most trustworthy and inspiring leaders I have been lucky to cross paths with. We continued our collaboration under the very safe and reassuring arm of QFB, to pursue the fast reconstruction and development of Charles Heidsieck both in Japan and Australia – 2 markets where Rob had previously held the top job of the country branches within the strongest champagne, wines & spirit companies of this world (MH).
Rob is to be known for his strategic and operations vision, his capacity to embrace key marketing and distribution issues, and his true people leadership. Integrity and exemplarity would be 2 words I would quote spontaneously to describe him. And, very importantly in our trade, the smallest of customers – be it a bar or tiny independent off-licence – will be treated as a key customer.”
Stephen Leroux
Managing Director
Champagne Charles Heidsieck
“Rob Remnant, the Founder and MD of QFB Pty Limited, has been a valued director of Taltarni Vineyards and Clover Hill Vineyards for the last 5 years and continues on the board. His knowledge of champagnes and sparkling wines is outstanding and he brings to his corporate role a long history of representing, with distinction, two leading French champagne houses in Piper-Heidsieck and Charles Heidsieck.
It is fair to say that Rob is a key go-to person for market knowledge in this area. As well, Rob is a great contributor as a director of our company.”
David Bailey
Chairman
Taltarni Wines & Clover Hill Wines.
“For a number of years we have worked closely in collaboration with Robert Remnant (QFB) on two of the world’s most renowned luxury champagnes, Charles Heidsieck and Piper-Heidsieck. Each required a specific approach that leveraged their very distinctively different styles.
Rob was able to develop a compelling strategy crafted around the charismatic man that was Charles Heidsieck, ensuring the wines were positioned in their rightful place on the table of Australia’s most regarded restaurants, re-engaging a generation of loyal enthusiasts and garnering a new legion of adorers.
Equally successfully Rob was able to work with us in designing a market wide campaign repositioning Piper Heidsieck. Leveraging the unquestionable status of the very highest quality wine, globally regarded by wine reviewers and re-engaging with Australian champagne connoisseurs. Creating opportunities for consumers to re-connect with Piper Heidsieck, establishing the quality credentials and recognition of affordable luxury.
Under Rob’s luxury branding stewardship we have been able to grow sales exponentially for both famous Champagne Houses whilst increasing price and their respective market position.”
Anthony Roberts
CEO
Oatley Fine Wine Merchants
“Rob Remnant, MD of QFB Pty Limited has an exceptional understanding of the luxury market in both Australia/NZ and in Japan, and has been extremely generous with his time, knowledge and advice as we navigate our way to success. I can think of no-one better equipped to hold our hands as we develop our approach. He has helped us to build a robust long-term strategy and has identified high quality candidates to assist in the process.”
Rebecca Jago
Managing Director
The Last Drop
“QFB’s Founder, Rob Remnant knows champagne and its markets as intimately as anyone I know. I have known Rob for eight years, through his roles as
Managing Director of Champagnes Piper-Heidsieck and Charles Heidsieck and as Founder and Managing Director of QFB Pty Limited.
Over this time, I have developed a great respect for Rob and for his experience, connections and skills. His great love for champagne, its people and its business make him a tremendous ambassador across its markets.”
Tyson Stelzer
Author – The Champagne Guide and
International Wine Communicator of the Year
“It was during Rob’s tenure as President of Moët Hennessy Diageo Japan that we became acquainted. I, too, was living in Japan as the country’s sole Master of Wine and chief buyer for a large, publicly-owned restaurant group. Rob hired me to tailor a presentation for MHD’s top sales team, focusing on competitive champagne brands. When he became head of Champagnes Piper-Heidsieck and Charles Heidsieck in 2011, he invited me to assume an Asia Pacific Ambassadorial role on behalf of both brands.
Over the course of both assignments, Rob’s assiduous attention to detail was unparalleled. His interest in those with whom he worked was genuine, serving as a platform for great loyalty between parties and a means to transcend cultural differences while achieving the goals at hand.
Rob evinces a firm authority, while imbuing his position with an empathy and effusive humanity, the warmth of which I have not experienced under any other employer. The end result? A reservoir of immense respect among all of those who have worked with him – and now, as a consequence, who engage with QFB.”
Ned Goodwin MW
