Rob McMillan is a leading authority in the U.S. wine industry, renowned for his deep insights and influential analyses. As the Executive Vice President and Founder of Silicon Valley Bank's Wine Division, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape of the fine wine sector.

With over 35 years in banking—more than 25 of which have been with Silicon Valley Bank—McMillan has held several key positions, including Division Manager of the Wine Group and Executive Manager of the Commercial Division. His leadership has been instrumental in establishing the Wine Division as a premier provider of financial services to the U.S. fine wine business.

McMillan is best known for authoring the annual State of the Wine Industry Report, a highly regarded publication that offers comprehensive analyses and forecasts for the wine sector. His expertise is widely sought after by winery owners, journalists, entrepreneurs, and investors, and he is a frequent speaker at industry events both domestically and internationally. His contributions have earned him recognition as one of the Top 50 Most Influential People in the U.S. wine industry. There are few better suited to answer the question "What's the Problem?"

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