Growing up in a family of wine lovers, the aroma of wine has always been very familiar and intimate to Mark. While pursuing his studies in Australia, Mark also applied for an internship to the Hunter Valley with his parents' moral support. Putting himself under pressure by working nearly 14 hours a day only drives him more determined to enter into the wine industry. After his internship at the Hunter Valley Vineyard, Mark moved to a casino in Sydney as an assistant sommelier, where the diversity of the guests and the nature of his work gave Mark an opportunity to encounter many rare wines labels and taste a variety of delicious wines that he never experienced before. In 2014, In 2016, Mark returned to Taiwan, and began working in the acclaimed two Michelin-starred restaurants Taïrroir as Head Sommelier.

In 2019, Mark joined Park90 and shares his passion for wine, especially champagne, with every wine enthusiast. Over the past few years, Mark had to travel between Taipei and Singapore for work, which allowed Mark to gain a deeper understanding of the market and context of fine wines in Asian. Mark has exceptional interpersonal skills which in turn helps him to successfully cultivate relationships with guests, vendors, and suppliers. Therefore, Mark also aims to become an excellent private client manager, offering advice on wine purchase and collection management, whether in terms of consumption, investment, or financial management. Most important of all, Mark hopes that everyone who come to Park90, Taipei can leave with an unforgettable experience!

Starting at Ruth Chris Steakhouse, Max has an extensive background in the Food & Beverage industry. After almost 5 years of training at a classic high-end steakhouse, Max became exceptionlly well trained for his service manners, communications techniques as well as leadership skills. Most importantly, during this period, Max chanced upon an opportunity to visit Napa Valley where he was serendipitously inspired by the vineyard and winemaking. In 2016, Max joined the one Michelin-starred restaurant Forchetta in Taichung, Taiwan as restaurant assistant manager and sommelier. In 2018, Max joined the international hotel chain Taipei Marriott Hotel as chief sommelier where he was further put to test with his crisis management capability by working and coordinating with various departments.

Always striving for excellence and personal growth, Max has acquired various certifications over the years including Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3, Court of Master Sommelier Introductory Sommelier (CMS IS) and Sake Service Institute (SSI). In 2020, Max was awarded championship in the AWI Blind Tasting Champions League Best Asian Sommelier, and again in the 2021 AOW Champions League Best Asian Sommelier. Furthermore, Max was crowned the title of Best Sommelier by Taiwan Sommelier Association in 2022. Last but not the least, Max proudly presented Taiwan in the blind tasting competition held by the prestigious French magazine La Revue du Vin de France (RVF) and achieved 3rd place for Taiwan. This is just the beginning for Max by joining Park90, as he is committed to explore his infinite potentials for himself and the company.