The Marketing Academy (TMA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Emma Harris, as the Chair of the Global Alumni Program.
The Global Alumni Program, which currently serves over 1,300 alumni across four regional cohorts (UK, EMEA, Australia, and the US), plays a pivotal role in TMA’s mission to inspire, connect, and promote the world’s top marketing, media, and communications talent.
Emma, CEO of the brand and culture business, Glow London, has been part of the TMA family since its inception. Her new responsibilities will see her oversee the global expansion of TMA’s Alumni community, uniting regional chairs and councils to elevate the value and impact of the program worldwide.
Emma will work closely with the Regional Chairs, TMA Program Leads, and alumni members to enhance community engagement, foster collaboration across regions, and raise the profile of the Alumni network globally.
“We are absolutely delighted to have Emma join us in this important role,” said Sherilyn Shackell, CEO of The Marketing Academy. “Her strategic vision and track record as an outstanding leader will be invaluable in strengthening the Global Alumni Program. The actual programmes are just the beginning of the TMA journey; so much value comes from being part of the alumni community so it’s vital that we do our utmost to maximise the experience and impact across our industry”.
Emma’s responsibilities will include defining the overall strategy for the Global Alumni Program, improving cohesion and transparency between regional chairs and councils, and identifying opportunities for growth and innovation across the alumni network. She will also champion the visibility of TMA’s alumni within the marketing industry, working to position them as the leading community of top-tier talent.
“I’m incredibly excited to have an official role helping to shape the future of TMA’s Global Alumni Program,” said Emma Harris. “I have been involved in the academy for over a decade in many guises as either a mentor, speaker, host, board advisor, and I believe passionately in our mission and am really excited to contribute to their continued development and success. TMA’s alumni represent the very best in marketing and communications and by fostering stronger connections between our regions and enhancing the value of the alumni network, we can achieve great things together.”
About The Marketing Academy
The Marketing Academy is non profit organisation inspiring and developing talent at every level in marketing, media, advertising and communications; from emerging leaders to CMOs.
Operating in the UK, USA and Australia we are one of the only organisations in the world to offer highly selective yet totally FREE development programs focusing on leadership, purpose, skills and personal growth.
We have a united, powerful and engaged community of CEOs & CMOs within brands, media and creative agencies, across every discipline in the industry, who contribute their knowledge, wisdom and experience on a pro bono basis to benefit the cohorts selected for our programs.
Our Scholarship and Fellowship Programs are funded by global brands who share our beliefs that marketing is the true corporate growth driver and investing in talent is the way to secure our future.
About Emma Harris
Emma Harris is an industry powerhouse, BrandCulture expert, and leader of a transformational movement.
She started out in FMCG before spending a decade revolutionising Eurostar, redefining the brand’s identity, elevating the customer experience, and positioning Eurostar as a leader in the travel space.
Today, as the Founder and CEO of Glow London, Emma leads a team of top industry experts who help businesses thrive, by aligning leadership’s strategic approach to their brand and culture. Working with global brands in both the B2B and B2C markets, Glow gives organisations the clarity, unity and belief for sustainable growth, inside and out. Beyond her entrepreneurial work, Emma is a much-loved industry speaker and mentor. She founded the #slowthef*ckdown movement to help others prevent burnout and find balance in today’s high-pressure work environments. Emma’s commitment to others has been recognised by her being awarded Mentor of the Year at Campaign’s Female Frontier Awards in 2022, Campaign’s 40 Over 40 list in 2023 and in 2024 being made a Fellow of the Marketing Society, named one of Marketing Week’s 7 Change Makers and Campaign Magazine’s top 10 Trailblazers.
