NewsBy James BayleySpecialist wine importer Hallgarten & Novum Wines has appointed Julien Lever as its first head of operations. The move comes after a period of rapid expansion that has seen the company significantly grow its team and supplier base. Lever (pictured) will oversee the integration of sales and planning operations, covering distribution, stock management and customer service. Bewes has previously described the period as “transformational,” adding that the company has invested heavily in systems and people to ensure it maintains customer service standards alongside growth. Building resilience in a shifting marketThe momentum behind Hallgarten shows no signs of slowing.