Sara Bennison, Non Executive Director

Sara’s executive career split into two chapters.  The first was with global advertising agencies, working in London and SE Asia on a host of famous brands.  The second was in the very different environment of regulated industries, first at BT, then at Barclays and finally at Nationwide, serving on the ExCos of the latter two.  Her final role was as Chief Product and Marketing Officer of Nationwide and CEO of The Mortgage Works subsidiary.  She is one of the leading brand and marketing experts of her generation, winning a number of prestigious industry awards.

Sara is now enjoying a portfolio career chapter three.  She serves on the Boards of four regulated companies and the LTA where she is also a member of the Committee of Management for Wimbledon. She keeps her hand in with her own consultancy business www.sarabennison.com with assignments ranging from CMO, founder and agency advisory to brand expert witness to executive mentoring.

Sara Bennison

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.