The Marketing Academy UK reveals the cohort of marketing executives selected for their coveted Scholarship Program. The selection process saw leaders from client-side, brands, media owners and agencies compete via a 3-stage selection process for just 30 places. The Program is free but highly selective and is designed to utilise the collective knowledge of the industry to develop the Scholars’ skills. It prepares them for their journey towards senior and board level business leadership.
Now entering its 14th year in the UK, The Marketing Academy has over 1000 Alumni globally, frequently describing the Program as ‘transformational’ and ‘life changing’. The UK Program is funded in 2023 by partners: Salesforce, Accenture Song, Bazaarvoice, BT, ITV, KFC UK & Ireland, Mars Inc and PHD Media.
The comprehensive curriculum includes one-to-one mentoring with an enviable line up of board level executives which in previous years have included: Sarah Warby – Chief Customer Officer of Nando’s, Sara Bennison – CMO of Nationwide, Kathryn Jacob – CEO of Pearl & Dean, Alistair Macrow – CEO of McDonalds UK & Ireland, Deborah Dolce – SVP, Group Brand & Marketing Director of TJX Europe and many more.
In addition to the mentoring, Scholars are given an Executive Coach and attend residential ‘Boot Camps’ packed with inspirational speakers and masterclasses, hosted by renowned subject matter experts.
The Marketing Academy Founder & Global CEO, Sherilyn Shackell, said:
‘Let’s face it, our industry has experienced punishing times recently and there’s probably more to come. Which is why investing in the development of our talent has never been more vital, and why we were so thrilled to see so many organisations nominating their high achievers for our 14th UK Scholarship. With the support of our partners, mentors, speakers, and executive coaches, we can’t wait to see what this incredible cohort will achieve as they embark upon the 2023 Program together.’
Here is the UK Scholarship Class of 2023:
ABBIE HICKMAN, HEAD OF GROCERY MARKETING, Nando’s UK&I
ALI MAYNARD-JAMES, MANAGING PARTNER, Manifest Group
ANGELA CAMERON, EUROPEAN BRAND & PORTFOLIO DIRECTOR, Mars
AYESHA DATOO, HEAD OF ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT, Grey London
BECCA-JANE SCHOFIELD, HEAD OF CAMPAIGNS AND DIGITAL, Smart Energy GB
CARLY BURFORD, CATEGORY LEAD – HAIRCARE, Unilever
DALKAJI GURUNG, SEO BUSINESS DIRECTOR, PHD Media
DARIA PUIULET, DIRECTOR, UK&I SALESFORCE INNOVATION CENTRE, Salesforce
DAVID BREWERTON, HEAD OF GROWTH & CUSTOMER MARKETING, Metro Bank Plc
ELEANOR SIMPSON, HEAD OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS, Bazaarvoice
EMMA HACKETT, HEAD OF BRAND & CAMPAIGNS, Domino’s Pizza Group PLC
ERINA JONES, DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL & ONLINE, AND SOCIAL AVOD, UKTV
GABRIELLE GRAY, EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR, Oliver/Inside Ideas Group
GEORGE SHEPHERD-CROSS, MARKETING MANAGER, SC Johnson
IAN KENNEDY, HEAD OF DIGITAL CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE, Puma
JOE DALE, SENIOR MARKETING MANAGER, The Wave
JOSH KING, CLIENT PARTNER, Meta
KATE NARBROUGH, GROUP MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR, Nomad Foods
KIRSTEN MCPHERSON, MARKETING DIRECTOR, MEALS, Mondelez
LEE EDWARDS, GLOBAL BRAND STRATEGY LEAD, The LEGO Group
NICOLA MATTHEWS, UKI HEAD OF MARKETING, Tony’s Chocolonely
NUALA GALLAGHER, BRAND DIRECTOR, Greene King
RACHAEL QUARMBY, STRATEGY DIRECTOR, Accenture Song
RICHARD HALL, MARKETING DIRECTOR, KFC UK & Ireland
SARAH FOOTMAN, CONVERSION & RETENTION MARKETING LEAD, ITV
SIMON TURNER, MARKETING DIRECTOR, Clothes2Order
SION OWEN, HEAD OF MARKETING, BT Group
TANYA FIHOSY, SENIOR MARKETING MANAGER, The Careers & Enterprise Company
UCHEORA OBI-WHEELER, SENIOR BRAND STRATEGY MANAGER, HSBC
WILL PROSSER, DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL MARKETING & CRM, TUI Group
Each Scholar will also be able to enrol their teams in The Marketing Academy Virtual Campus, a powerful Development Program designed exclusively for the academy’s community of Alumni, Partners, Mentors, Coaches, and their teams. This Program has over 8000 people enrolled around the world.
The Marketing Academy would not be possible without the support of our global Partners. Our thanks also go to the incredible Mentors, Coaches, Selection Panel and Guest Speakers around the world who donate their time and expertise to The Marketing Academy Programs. You can find further details about them here https://themarketingacademy.org/uk/.
