John Askew

John Askew is a former professional athlete with decades of leadership experience across the sports, entertainment, finance, and marketing industries. He currently serves as President and Senior Vice President of Client Relations for the sports, media, and entertainment division of Upstream— a fully regulated and licensed integrated securities exchange, clearing system, and depository for both digital and non-digital securities.

In addition to his corporate leadership, John is an accomplished Executive Producer with a portfolio spanning television, film, and music videos. Over the course of his career, he has successfully secured more than $200 million in funding for film projects, making him a trusted force in media financing and production.