Greg Askew
Sales Manager, East of England
Greg developed his interest in wine as Bar Manager at the Old Course Hotel, while studying at St Andrew’s University. Having spent much of his time in France, this interest developed into a passion. While working in the world of advertising, marketing and publishing in London, Greg started to collect wine and champagne – which prompted him into starting a cellar of sorts. Soon the allure of wine would be a crucial deciding factor in the choice of holiday destinations with vineyard visits and wine tasting an absolute prerequisite!
After deciding that a change of career was needed to follow his passion, Greg worked at Majestic Wine for 4 years, gaining Distinction in WSET 3 which also earned him a place on the Diploma Course in 2022. After joining MMD that year, Greg completed and passed his Diploma at the end of 2023. When his nose is not in a glass of wine, Greg is an active gym member, a huge cricket, music and film fan, lover of the outdoors, particularly hiking and camping.
Fun facts – Greg trained as a chef for 3 months during his 3rd year summer break while at university and is still a bit of an obsessive cook; he has led orchestras as an accomplished violin player, captained hockey and cricket teams and won the Tough Mudder Midlands in 2014.
