Following the graduation of the inaugural cohort of The Marketing Academy’s Australia Leaders programme, the Academy today announced that nominations for places on the second year of this unique, free development programme are now open.
Between March and October 2016 the Australia Leaders Programme will provide up to 30 ambitious and talented leaders with the unique opportunity to access the industry’s greatest minds and develop their skills to help them make it to the top of their field. Delegates take part in one-on-one mentoring, leadership development, residential ‘bootcamps’ and executive coaching. The Academy also hosts a series of Lectures for the cohort, and selected industry guests, given by experts from Australia and around the world.
Adam Ross, Head of Co Creation at Mindshare and one of the delegates of 2015 programme said: ‘When I was nominated for The Marketing Academy, I didn’t really know too much about it, so whilst I really wanted to get onto the programme I wasn’t desperate. Knowing what I know now though, I really should have been! It is not just something that will propel me forward in my career, but has been a genuine life-changing experience’.
Rigorous selection process
Being selected for a place on programme is not easy, and all potential candidates must first be nominated via an online portal. All nominees are then invited to apply and will enter a 3 stage competitive selection process which includes submission of ‘showcase’, taking part in a pitch process and attending a panel interview.
Mick McKeown, Head of International Brands at Carlton & United Breweries and 2015 delegate said: ‘Being part of the first Australian Marketing Academy has been extraordinary experience that has not only helped me grow as a leader but also as a person. I am truly grateful for what I have learnt and the people I have met, and whilst the selection process is intense the reward is truly priceless.’
Candidates from all sectors within marketing, media or advertising will be assessed against a criteria which requires between 10 and 20 years work experience.
A powerful line-up of mentors and supporters from Australia’s Business Community
A team of inspirational speakers and industry experts, professional Coaches and Mentors; CEO’s, CMO’s & Agency Leaders deliver 15 days of learning to the delegates of The Australia Leaders Programme
Ed Smith CMO of Foxtel, who is both a Mentor and one of the Academy’s premier sponsors, said: ‘Foxtel is committed to achieving the highest levels of marketing excellence, developing our people is key to developing our capability. As a founding supporter we’re proud to return for our second year, having seen the Marketing Academy in action it has exceeded our already high expectations. There is no doubt in my mind this is the most exciting and comprehensive development opportunity available to aspiring CMO’s in this market’.
Over 45 Mentors, who gift time to the programme have been handpicked from the Australian business community and the 2015 mentors included; Clive Stiff CEO Unilever, Mark Reinke Group Executive Marketing Suncorp, Megan Brownlow Executive Director PWC, Dr Simon Longstaff CEO The Ethics Centre, Professor Mark Ritson Singapore Business School, Philip Earl EVP Activision, Ray Kloss Marketing Director Cisco, Vittoria Shortt Group Executive Marketing & Strategy Commonwealth Bank & Leigh Terry CEO Omnicom Media Group.
The Marketing Academy Australia 2016 is sponsored by Commonwealth Bank, Google, News Corp Australia and Foxtel. The lecture series is supported by Seven West Media, Kmart, IAG, Macquarie University and the Sydney Opera House.
Deadline for applications is 18th December 2015
GO TO www.themarketingacademy.org.au to nominate
