DropWorks welcomes Greg Matthew to board
English rum distillery Dropworks has appointed Greg Matthew, the chief financial officer of PJ Capital, as a non-executive director.
The Nottinghamshire-based distillery recently launched a crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, inviting the public to purchase shares. The campaign raised more than £300,000 (US$405,200) just one week after its launch.
Matthew commented on his appointment: “DropWorks is the most exciting and innovative brand of the moment, with a clear vision for the future. I’m delighted to join the board and look forward to supporting the team in scaling the business and unlocking new opportunities for growth.”
With nearly two decades of global financial leadership and strategic advisory experience, he brings a wealth of expertise in finance, investment, and scaling high-growth businesses to DropWorks as it enters its next stage of expansion.
Matthew is currently the chief financial officer at PJ Capital, a family office for a ‘well-known ultra-high-net-worth individual’, and also holds non-executive directorships.
Throughout his career, he has developed and implemented financial strategies for both start-ups and established businesses, managed complex investment portfolios, and promoted commercial and operational excellence across international markets.
Graham Appleyard, CEO of DropWorks and a former Diageo executive, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Greg to the board at DropWorks Rum Distillery. His deep financial expertise, proven track record in supporting growth and experience guiding both established and disruptive businesses make him an ideal addition as we expand our footprint in the spirits market.”
Lewis Hayes founded DropWorks in 2023 and is ‘Europe’s largest distillery of its kind’.
The distillery’s rums can be found in more than 400 high-end venues, including a third of the top 50 bars in the UK, as well as numerous Michelin-starred restaurants such as The Clove Club, Dorian, Moor Hall, Adam Handling, and The Pig Hotels.
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