Greene King
Greene King is a British brewing company and pub retailer that operates a large portfolio of managed, tenanted, and leased pubs across the United Kingdom. Founded in 1799, the company produces a variety of cask ales and beers, and is currently a subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based CK Asset Holdings.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
United Kingdom
HQ City
Bury St Edmunds
Founded
1799
EU Headquartered
No
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
GB
Ultimate Parent
CK Asset Holdings Limited
Data Hosting
GB
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
limited
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1799
Company founded
Benjamin Greene founded the brewery in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
2019
Acquisition by CK Asset
Greene King was acquired by Hong Kong-based CK Asset Holdings for £2.7 billion.