Cameron Ashmead spent his formative years, in his words, “being made to do slave labour by his parents” in their winery and vineyard.

He worked in International Corporate Banking in Sydney, London and Munich for over a decade before returning to the Barossa in 2003 to join his brother as co-managing director of Elderton Wines. Together they have built a wine company with distribution to more than 25 countries around the globe.

Cam has contributed enormously to the Barossa community including eight years on the board of the Barossa Coop. In his time as chairman, he led a strategic change that brought a dramatic increase in benefits returning to the community.

As a Foundation Barossa board member for five years, he worked to significantly increase their funds, creating a robust philanthropic program.

Cam and Allister established the Elderton Wine Making Excellence Scholarship to provide support to young Barossa students who want to further their winemaking careers.

He is married to Julie and they have three sons.