Francesca Parker-Partridge is the Spirits Buyer at Ocado Retail, where she is responsible for selecting, developing, and managing one of the UK's leading online spirits portfolios. Working closely with global spirits producers, distributors, and brand owners, she identifies products that meet evolving consumer preferences while delivering strong commercial performance in one of the UK's most competitive retail environments.

With extensive experience across buying, category management, procurement, and new product development, Francesca has built a reputation for bringing innovative brands to market and developing commercially successful retail assortments. Her background in supplier negotiations, range planning, and consumer-driven merchandising enables her to assess spirits not only for quality but also for their retail appeal, value proposition, and long-term market potential.

As a judge at the London Spirits Competition, Francesca brings the perspective of a major UK retail buyer, evaluating spirits through the lens of today's consumer and modern retail marketplace. Her expertise helps ensure that awarded products demonstrate the quality, value, packaging, and commercial appeal required to succeed on retail shelves and in an increasingly competitive global spirits industry.