EWGA WINES

Meet The Team

who are we?

EWGA Wines is made up of an enthusiastic team of people who work hard to make sure the wines we sell are great quality, well presented, and in the right place at the right time. Many of the team have been with the business for over 10 years, whilst a passion for wine isn’t a requirement of the job, most of the team have it. Regular meetings, team weekends away, and product tastings help keep everyone connected and make sure we enjoy what we do – so we can give our customers the best possible service.

Adrian Moeckell EWGA Managing Director

ADRIAN MOECKELL

Chairman

Adrian took over the business from his parents in the 1990’s. His drive and enthusiasm for wine and business have meant that the company has gone from being a regional wine company to a national wine wholesaler and importer.

Managing the business for over 30 years, he works hard to maintain an exciting and uncompromising range of wines from around the world. He loves Burgundy and other French regions but he ensures there are plenty of other wine regions represented alongside the classics.

JANETTE MCLAUGHLIN

Managing Director

Janette joined the business in the year 2000 as the first full-time sales person employed by the company. She brought her hospitality experience and management degree to start the building of our wonderful sales team.

In addition to being “work mum” to everyone at EWGA, she has her own customers, and she oversees the rest of the sales team around the country. Her constant enthusiasm and innovation ensure that the business continues to grow and prosper.

Janette McLaughlin Sales Director
Mat Korepta Finance Manager

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Finance Director

Mat joined the company in 2020 and has since been leading our finance team with exceptional expertise and dedication.
CRAIG CHAPPELL WINE EXPERT

Craig Chappell

Sales Director

Born and bred in Lancashire growing up on the Fylde Coast, Craig spent the first part of his working life in various catering establishments working around all the departments until he became hotel manager. His appreciation of fine food and wines was sparked here and cemented on a visit to Burgundy. Having taken his WSET Level 3 qualification he joined EWGA in 2010.
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Logistics Manager

Antony brings over 20 years of experience in the drinks industry to our team. He has been with the company since 2014.

sales team

Our sales team is made up of knowledgeable account managers who work with you to create a bespoke wine selection that suits your business. Everyone on the team stays up to date with the latest trends, helping you keep your offering fresh, relevant, and popular with your customers.

WINE SALES TEAM
BEN PAXON WINE MERCHANT

BEN PAXON

account manager

Cumbrian born and bred, He’s never happier than when he’s out in the fresh air with his wife, two children and his Labrador, Peggy. His other great love in life is wine, with Chardonnay being his favourite grape variety. French is best, of course –  but you don’t have to drink expensive wine to enjoy it!

DAN WALKER WINE PROFESSIONAL

DAN WALKER

Account Manager

A recently WSET-qualified wine lover. Dan spent 10 years in the hospitality industry – he was lucky to work in London, Sydney and the South of France and in Cumbria in a variety of front of house roles. Hugely customer-focused and dedicated to helping grow business through new initiatives, staff training and team development.
Peter Monk Trade Wine Sales enhanced

PETER MONK

Trade Sales Manager

Peter has over 30 years of experience in the wine industry and over 15 years with EWGA Wines. His introduction to the industry started with 2 years of studies at the Lycee d’Enseignement Professional de Montreuil Bellay, France, studying Viticulture and Oenology. Peter is responsible for selling the agency portfolio to the trade in the South of England.

Gary Janes Trade Sales Manager

GARY JANES

Trade Sales Manager

With over 25 years in the wine trade, Gary has worked across retail, on-trade, and global exports, developing markets across Europe and North America. His passion for wine began with WSET Higher Certificate with Distinction, leading to years of building strong trade relationships. After a career spent travelling the world, he has returned to focus on the UK market, bringing his wealth of experience and insight to EWGA Wines.

Operations Team

Our operations team handle all administrative and delivery matters to keep everything running smoothly and on time. Our warehouse operatives pick your orders carefully and efficiently. Our friendly drivers deliver directly to your premises using our delivery vans, saving you time and effort. Together, the admin, delivery, and warehouse teams ensure your orders are processed and delivered accurately, quickly, and with a smile!

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John Bunker

Warehouse Manager

Born in Westmorland and having lived and worked across the whole of the North of the UK, John returned to the North West, bringing with him over 40 years of warehousing experience. He has always believe that success come from strong teamwork and shared goals – to ‘achieve together’. 

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Sam Geddes-Smith

Inventory Manager

Originally from Essex, Sam finally escaped to the North before settling in Lancaster. He has a decade of experience in wine wholesale and loves seeing our systems grow ever-more efficient. The glass that cemented him as a wine-lover was a Rioja Reserva.

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