Turning the marketing talent of today into the leaders of tomorrow

The Marketing Academy is a non-profit with a mission to develop leadership capability in talented marketers from the Marketing, Media & Advertising industries. We achieve this through intensive programs which include immersive residential learning, mentoring and executive coaching.

about the marketing academy

Developing The
Leaders of Tomorrow

WHO WE ARE

Established in 2010, we have rapidly expanded and now operate in multiple regions; UK, EMEA, Australia, APAC and the USA. Uniquely we provide highly selective yet completely free development programs for individuals who demonstrate exceptional talent.

A WORLD-CLASS REPUTATION

We have a world-class reputation for delivering top-tier leadership and personal development programs to emerging leaders and CMOs alike. Our success is driven by a vibrant and engaged community comprised of:

  • Emerging Leaders: The next generation of marketing trailblazers.
  • Client-side CMOs & CEOs: Visionaries at the forefront of their industries.
  • Media and Creative Agency CEOs: Pioneers shaping the future of advertising.
  • Subject Matter Experts: Leaders in various marketing disciplines.

We are a thriving and engaged community which includes over 2,500 brilliant minds from around the globe; our teaching faculty, mentors, executive coaches, selection judges, Scholars, Fellows and Alumni.

At The Marketing Academy, we believe in the power of sharing collective knowledge and mentorship to drive the future of marketing leadership. Join us in this incredible journey as we shape the leaders of tomorrow.

Our global reach means our impact is felt across borders, industries, and cultures, uniting the most promising and purposeful leaders in marketing, media, and advertising.

2,500+

Global community members.

400+

CMOs – Alumni of our Fellowship programs.

1,100+

Top 1% of talent – Alumni of our Scholarship programs.

83

Countries with The Marketing Academy Alumni.

10,000+

Users of The Virtual Campus Program.

3

Active regions: UK/EMEA, Australia/APAC and US.

Our work is made possible through the generosity of partners who want to shape the future of the industry  From sponsoring programs to sharing their expertise & resources, our partners are central to our impact.

Supported By The World’s Top Organisations & Companies:

NOMINATIONS FOR 2026 ARE OPEN!

The program is free but highly selective so firstly we ask senior business leaders working within Marketing, Media and Advertising to nominate the best of their emerging leaders for a place on the program. All ‘nominees’ then receive an ‘Invitation to Apply’ which includes essential information about the process.

APPLICATIONS FOR THE GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM 2026 ARE OPEN

Applicants may apply to EITHER cohort regardless of country of residence, but must commit to attend both Residential dates & the Virtual day of their chosen cohort. Attendance is mandatory and a condition of acceptance onto the program.