Mark Harms

Director/Board Member at VINTAGE WINE ESTATES, INC.

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Mark W.
B. Harms is the founder of Global Leisure Partners LLP, founded in 2004, where the title held is Chairman & Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Harms is the founder of Bespoke Capital Partners LLC, founded in 2014, holding the title of Managing Partner.
Mr. Harms is the founder of Bespoke Capital Acquisition Corp., founded in 2019, with the title of Director from 2019 to 2021.
Current jobs include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Global Leisure Capital Partners LLC since 2004, Director at International Association of Gaming Advisors, and Director at Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. since 2021.
Former jobs include Vice Chairman at World Travel & Tourism Council Ltd. from 2009 to 2014, Director at Olympic Entertainment Group, Inc., Managing Director at Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. from 1987 to 1997, Director at 24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc. from 2014 to 2020, Managing Director at Cibc World Markets Ltd. from 1997 to 2004, Director at Vinventions LLC from 2015 to 2021, and Director at World Gym Corp.
Education includes an MBA from The University of Chicago in 1986 and an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 1983.

Mark Harms active positions

Companies	Position	Start
VINTAGE WINE ESTATES, INC.	Director/Board Member	2021-06-30
Global Leisure Partners LLP Global Leisure Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance Provides financial advisory services to the operators and investors in the leisure industry	Chief Executive Officer	2003-12-31
Global Leisure Capital Partners LLC Global Leisure Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Global Leisure Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyouts, mergers & acquisitions and growth capital requirements with an investment size ranging from USD 50 - 500 million.	Chief Executive Officer	2004-05-31
Bespoke Capital Partners LLC Bespoke Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bespoke Capital Partners invests in companies located across the globe with a transaction size excess of USD 2 billion. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of branded consumer products and services, business services and supply chain, fitness, wellness and healthy living, gaming and leisure, and hospitality, travel and tourism. It participates in buyout stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 25 - 250 million.	Founder	2014-08-31
International Association of Gaming Advisors International Association of Gaming Advisors The International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving as a forum for addressing commercial, legal, regulatory, and operational issues affecting the gaming industry. The non-profit company is based in Las Vegas, NV. It was originally established as the National Association of Gaming Attorneys and later expanded internationally to include attorneys, senior executives, financial advisors, regulators, compliance professionals, consultants, academics, and sports representatives. IAGA fosters collaboration, education, and knowledge sharing among expert advisors through annual international summits and events aligned with major industry exhibitions. These events feature panels and sessions on regulatory priorities, enforcement trends, responsible gambling, financial crime prevention, technology innovations, and market developments. The organization is supported by a diverse membership and sponsorship base, maintains a structured governance framework, and offers resources such as webinars, expert insights, and a membership directory.	Director/Board Member	-

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Companies	Position	End
BESPOKE CAPITAL ACQUISITION CORP.	Founder	2021-05-31
Vinventions LLC Vinventions LLC Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Operates screwcap production business	Director/Board Member	2021-05-31
24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc. 24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Owns and operates fitness centers	Director/Board Member	2019-12-31
World Travel & Tourism Council Ltd. World Travel & Tourism Council Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a business association for the travel and tourism sector	Director/Board Member	2013-12-31
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Private companies	15
Olympic Entertainment Group, Inc. Olympic Entertainment Group, Inc. Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Provides gambling services	Consumer Services
Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides wealth and asset management, brokerage & investment banking services	Finance
World Travel & Tourism Council Ltd. World Travel & Tourism Council Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a business association for the travel and tourism sector	Commercial Services
24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc. 24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Owns and operates fitness centers	Consumer Services
CIBC World Markets Plc CIBC World Markets Plc Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services	Finance
The University of Chicago The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
University of Michigan University of Michigan Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Global Leisure Partners LLP Global Leisure Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance Provides financial advisory services to the operators and investors in the leisure industry	Finance
Global Leisure Capital Partners LLC Global Leisure Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Global Leisure Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyouts, mergers & acquisitions and growth capital requirements with an investment size ranging from USD 50 - 500 million.	Finance
International Association of Gaming Advisors International Association of Gaming Advisors The International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving as a forum for addressing commercial, legal, regulatory, and operational issues affecting the gaming industry. The non-profit company is based in Las Vegas, NV. It was originally established as the National Association of Gaming Attorneys and later expanded internationally to include attorneys, senior executives, financial advisors, regulators, compliance professionals, consultants, academics, and sports representatives. IAGA fosters collaboration, education, and knowledge sharing among expert advisors through annual international summits and events aligned with major industry exhibitions. These events feature panels and sessions on regulatory priorities, enforcement trends, responsible gambling, financial crime prevention, technology innovations, and market developments. The organization is supported by a diverse membership and sponsorship base, maintains a structured governance framework, and offers resources such as webinars, expert insights, and a membership directory.
Vinventions LLC Vinventions LLC Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Operates screwcap production business	Producer Manufacturing
Bespoke Capital Partners LLC Bespoke Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bespoke Capital Partners invests in companies located across the globe with a transaction size excess of USD 2 billion. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of branded consumer products and services, business services and supply chain, fitness, wellness and healthy living, gaming and leisure, and hospitality, travel and tourism. It participates in buyout stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 25 - 250 million.	Finance
World Fitness Services Ltd. World Fitness Services Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates gym and fitness centers	Consumer Services
Bespoke Capital Acquisition Corp. Bespoke Capital Acquisition Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as a special purpose acquisition company	Finance
Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Operates wineries	Consumer Non-Durables

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