Jodie Blake, CMO, Manolo Blahnik

Jodie Blake is Chief Marketing Officer at Manolo Blahnik, where she leads the global marketing strategy, strengthening brand positioning and driving international growth. Having progressed from Global Head of Marketing and Communications to CMO two years ago, she brings over six years of experience within the business and has played a central role in its evolution through cultural partnerships, distinctive storytelling, and a rigorous approach to brand building.

She oversees brand strategy, innovation, and media investment, with a focus on leveraging marketing as a driver for business growth. Passionate about developing talent, Jodie is committed to building high-performing teams and connecting brands to culture in ways that create lasting impact. She has led the development of brand communities through partnerships and collaborations, bringing initiatives to life with institutions such as the Victoria and Albert Museum and fashion houses including Balenciaga and Birkenstock.

With a background in luxury fashion across both in-house roles and international communications agencies, Jodie brings a disciplined yet forward-thinking perspective to modern marketing. She ensures that Manolo Blahnik’s core pillars of craftsmanship, creativity, and family values are expressed consistently across all touchpoints.

Jodie is an alumna of University of the Arts London, where she studied Fashion Design and Marketing.

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