Richard Askam

Richard Askam spent 30 years working in the Wine Business, which turned out to be an apprenticeship for public speaking, as the Wine Business is a storytelling industry!

You can’t possibly sell someone a bottle of wine without giving them a 30-minute keynote on the provenance…A career turn in 2010 saw Richard launch the first personalised champagne gifts in the UK as an antidote to the commoditisation of the wine market in the UK.

Get in touch to hire Richard Askam

alex@greatbritishtalent.com
+44 1753 439 289

Categories: , ,
Add to shortlist

More About

Ultimately, this journey led him to Coca-Cola, where in 2014 he masterminded and implemented the highly acclaimed online ShareaCoke campaign across Europe. This campaign remains a gold standard in direct-to-consumer brand marketing.

Over the next two years, Richard delivered equally impactful personalised campaigns for major brands such as Unilever, Barclays, Vodafone, and McVitie’s. However, a serendipitous opportunity to speak at a UK conference marked a pivotal moment in his career. Following glowing feedback on his storytelling and speaking prowess, Richard made the long-anticipated decision to become a full-time speaker/consultant and business moderator —a role he has embraced with immense success, captivating audiences around the globe ever since.

Key Information

Richard Askam is a renowned personalised gifting and brand consultant, entrepreneur, and speaker, celebrated for his innovative strategies and success in direct-to-consumer marketing. Known for his work with global brands and his expertise in storytelling, Richard helps businesses unlock growth through personalised customer engagement and meaningful conversations.