Quinzil Du Plessis
About Quinzil Du Plessis
Quinzil Du Plessis serves as the Quality Control, Warehouse and Logistics Manager at Brown-Forman in Louisville, Kentucky. He has a background in business and law, with experience in the spirits industry, particularly in maturation processes and cask characteristics.
Work at Brown-Forman
Quinzil Du Plessis has been employed at Brown-Forman since 2017, serving as the Quality Control, Warehouse, and Logistics Manager. In this role, he oversees the quality control processes and manages logistics operations within the company. His position is based in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Du Plessis's responsibilities include ensuring that products meet quality standards and that warehouse operations run efficiently.
Education and Expertise
Quinzil Du Plessis has a solid educational background in business and distilling. He studied at Dublin Business School, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and Law from 2003 to 2006. He furthered his education at the Institute of Bankers in Ireland from 2012 to 2013 and at The Institute of Brewing & Distilling from 2014 to 2015. His studies have equipped him with knowledge and skills relevant to his roles in quality control and logistics.
Background
Before joining Brown-Forman, Quinzil Du Plessis worked at Teeling Whiskey Company in various capacities from 2013 to 2017. His roles included General Operative, Maturation and Processing Coordinator, and Warehouse Coordinator. He also took a career break from 2009 to 2013. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Legal Administrator at Matheson from 2008 to 2009. His diverse work experience has contributed to his expertise in the spirits industry.
Achievements
Quinzil Du Plessis emphasizes the importance of excellence in his work, guided by the phrase 'Nil Satis Nisi Optimum', which translates to 'Nothing but the best is good enough'. He also holds the motto 'Qui audet adipiscitur', meaning 'Who dares wins'. His deep interest in the maturation process of spirits and the unique characteristics of single cask spirits reflects his commitment to quality in the industry.