Turning the marketing talent of today into the leaders of tomorrow
The Marketing Academy is a non-profit organisation developing leadership capability in talented marketers from the Marketing, Advertising and Communications industries through mentoring coaching and intensive learning. The Marketing Academy programs are provided free of charge.

This highly selective, yet free program equips CMOs and Marketing leaders with the tools, knowledge and insight to move onto Boards and into MD / CEO roles.
Applications for the APAC 2025 Fellowship are now open, click here to register

The Marketing Academy Scholarship Program is a 9 month development program for the best emerging leadership talent in Marketing, Media and Advertising.
Latest News
The Marketing Academy announces the 30 marketing executives selected for the 2025 UK Scholarship Program
Following a competitive three-stage selection process, The Marketing Academy has proudly revealed the 30 marketing executives chosen to participate in the 2025 UK Scholarship Program. These exceptional individuals, representing client-side brands, media owners, agencies, and…
UK Program
The UK Scholarship Program launched in 2010 and is sponsored by Facebook, Virgin Atlantic, BT, PHD, Accenture and ITV.
US Program
The US Scholarship Program was launched in 2018 and is sponsored by Salesforce, Mars Wrigley Confectionery, Delta Air Lines, Facebook, KFC Global, The Wall Street Journal and Deloitte.
The US Fellowship Program was launched in 2019 and is sponsored by Facebook, Salesforce and MullenLowe Group.
Who's Involved
We are extremely proud of the vast amount of support built up from over 150 people who work with the Academy on a voluntary basis to help develop and teach our future business leaders
Featured Mentor

Scott Morrison, Board Director
Scott Morrison is an award winning leader in the business of impact. He’s been on the Boards of turnarounds, rapid…
Featured Scholar

Tobias Johnstone, General Manager – Content & Growth – REA Group
Tobias is a passionate storyteller, marketer and leader with 14 years’ experience across Australia’s largest publishing, media and tech brands….
Featured Coach

Padraig (Pod) O’Sullivan – Founding Partner, The Leadership Context
Pod has built a reputation as a leading international executive coach with over 25 years of leadership and coaching experience…