Meet the
EW&W
Team
Steve Bishop
Founder and Managing Director
Steve’s first recollection of his love for whisky and wine stems from his family holidays in Cannes growing up.
With an early career in finance, Steve finally took the plunge and set up his own fine whisky & wine merchant back in 2012 with nothing more than a few cases of Bordeaux and a WSET Level 3 certification to his name. Bringing honesty and integrity to the world of whisky cask collecting, over the past 10 years Steve has developed incredibly close relationships with some of Scotland’s finest distilleries.
While he is not exploring the highlands or Hebrides of Scotland, searching for that perfect dram, he can be found on the golf course or travelling the world with his family. Whether you are a self-proclaimed whisky connoisseur or are yet to start your journey, Steve believes everyone should have access to some of Scotland’s finest treasures.
Nick Greene
Executive Director
Nick joined Elite Wine and Whisky ltd in 2013 as an investment director.
Having previously traded fine wine and being an avid wine collector, his knowledge and confidence provided him with the right tools to become an integral part of the team quickly. Nick also has a history of asset management and a brief spell in the city trading CFD’s. With qualifications in business and fine wine he naturally began to develop as a senior figure in the company and in 2016 he became managing partner. Day to day, Nick oversees purchases, operations and heads up the company’s global strategies.
Outside of the office Nick can be found spending time with his wife and children. He is also a huge football fan supporting West Ham United.
Favourite Tipple: Ridge Lytton Springs 2010
Thomas Johnson
London Office Manager & Head of Private Trade
Craig Allison
Head of Bottle Sales
Maisie Keller
Administration
Maisie joined Elite in 2017 straight from East Surrey College where she successfully passed all her desired qualifications.
Our youngest team member, Maisie, has developed a keen taste for wine and is eager to pass her WSET courses soon. Being part of logistics has seen her ensure a high standard of work and has an all round great attitude.
Outside the office she can be found in clubs performing as a singer. As talented as she is we hope to see her on X-factor one day!
Favourite Tipple: Dom Perignon Rose 2006
Sophie Tapping
Administration
Sophie joined us in 2021. We are delighted to welcome her as part of the team.
Outside of work she enjoys fitness and socialising.
Favourite Tipple: Taittinger 2006
Sam Odogwu
Portfolio Manager
Sam Joined us with a Background in Asset management and Private Equity.
Day-to-day he’s busy managing Cask portfolios and teaching all about the wonderful world of Whisky!
Outside of the office, Sam is an avid athlete and when he’s not training can be found enjoying time with family and friends.
Favorite Tipple: Tamdhu 12y/o Single Malt
Aslan Kaplan
Portfolio Manager
After working for an Independent Whisky bottler and another cask management company for a number of years, Aslan recently joined the Elite Wine and Whisky team.
He enjoys (obviously) Scotch, visiting the distilleries across Scotland and Rugby Union.
Favourite Tipple: Laphroaig Càirdeas 2019
Nick Hubbard
Warehouse Manager
