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CMO leadership - 29th April 2025

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The Studio is where the world’s most influential executives come together to shape the future. With a global network of over 19,000 C-suite leaders—including CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, CDOs, CFOs, and CMOs—this award-winning series is a global platform for bold ideas, transformative partnerships, and industry-defining leadership.

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Composing the future of marketing leadership

The Studio at Abbey Road Studios brings together the brightest minds in marketing for a day of inspiration, innovation, and collaboration. Dive into the latest trends in AI, brand, customer experience, leadership and martech innovation. Share best practices with likeminded leaders, expand your professional networks, and capture insights and memories at the iconic home of British music.

Why attend

Join us for an opportunity to challenge conventional thinking, elevate your leadership potential, and ignite new paths for both personal and professional growth. This is more than an event—it’s a transformative experience designed to empower leaders to stay ahead of the curve and inspire enduring impact.

Event details

Venue:
Abbey Road Studios, London, UK

Date:
April 29th 2025

Who can attend:
This exclusive event invites senior leaders from the following C-suite communities:

  • CMOs and senior marketing leaders 

The Studio highlights

Creativity in action

World-class thought leadership

Big ideas, bold insights

Dive into electrifying discussions on AI, brand strategy, customer experience, and martech innovation, led by global marketing trailblazers. It's where big ideas spark and bold insights leave you inspired.

VIP experiences

Networking through VIP experiences

Experience the Spirit of Oasis

Enjoy an exclusive live performance by Definitely Mightbe, the world's longest-established Oasis tribute band. This unique blend of networking and entertainment offers an unparalleled opportunity to build relationships that matter.

Abbey Road The Studio (6)-min

Global marketing C-suite Awards ceremony

Celebrating the Best in Marketing

Join us in honouring the top 100 marketing executives globally. Gain insights from award-winning leaders on innovation and leadership. This is your chance to connect with the crème de la crème of the marketing world.

The agenda

Our curated agenda features keynote presentations, interactive panels, and discussions on leadership and innovation.

 

13:00 → 14:00
Welcome lunch & networking
Welcome
Studio 1
Registration and a networking breakfast before we dive into an inspiring day
Abigail Labaton
HotTopics
Doug Drinkwater
HotTopics
Peter Stojanovic
HotTopics
14:00 → 14:15
How to (re)brand right
Keynote
Studio 1
Releasing their new book, Rebrand Right, in April, dynamic duo Rachel and Sarah will present a keynote speech on cutting through the noise on what it takes to actually diagnose, define and deliver a rebrand, myth-busting the jargon and answering questions from the audience
Rachel Fairley
Author of Rebrand Right
Sarah Robb
Founder
14:30 → 15:00
Why trust is now the most critical commodity in B2B marketing – and how to earn it
Panel
Studio 1
With content overload and AI flooding markets, B2B buyers are more sceptical than ever. Joel Harrison explores the growing trust gap, drawing insights from the B2B Marketing Awards and his upcoming book. Learn how to reinvent thought leadership, leverage influencers, cultivate advocacy, and build trust in sales conversations.
Joel Harrison
Found, Editor-at-large and Influencer
Doug Drinkwater
HotTopics
15:00 → 15:15
Networking
Networking
Studio 1
15:15 → 16:00
From trials to triumph: Is AI really giving you a competitive advantage?
Roundtable discussions
Studio 1
AI is revolutionising how businesses understand buyer behavior, opening new paths for growth. As the push to master persona targeting—especially at the C-suite level—intensifies, a data-driven approach is crucial. How will marketing leaders keep up with today’s buyers while aligning strategies with fast-evolving expectations?
16:00 → 16:15
Networking
Networking
Studio 1
16:15 → 16:45
What does your CIO really think of your innovative marketing campaign?
Panel
Studio 1
Uncover the truth behind the boardroom doors. Is your campaign seen as a game-changer or just noise?
Karl Hoods
CDIO - Dept for Energy Security & Net Zero and Dept for Science Innovation & Technology
Doug Drinkwater
HotTopics
16:45 → 17:30
Global B2B CMO & Future B2B CMO Awards ceremony
Awards
Studio 1
Celebrating excellence in B2B marketing leadership. Join us to honour the top 100 CMOs and Future CMOs who are shaping the future and inspiring the next generation.
Abigail Labaton
HotTopics
Rachel Fairley
Author of Rebrand Right
Sarah Roberts
Global CMO - Boldyn Networks
17:30 → 20:00
Networking drinks and the ultimate Oasis tribute performance
Experience
Studio 2
Enjoy drinks and networking, followed by a live performance from the world’s longest-established Oasis tribute band, bringing electrifying energy and timeless classics to this iconic venue.
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Who’s joining us at The Studio

Meet the trailblazers redefining marketing at Abbey Road.

Faith Wheller

Faith Wheller

VP Marketing, TeamViewer

John Watton

John Watton

CMO, LettsGroup

Simon Edward

Simon Edward

Director , South Bank BID

Sarah Dunn

Sarah Dunn

Chief Marketing Officer, Tonic Marketing

Chiara Pensato

Chiara Pensato

Vice President Marketing, FARFETCH

Aijaz Ansari

Aijaz Ansari

VP Global Marketing, Hoonartek

Tulin Green

Tulin Green

Senior Director, EMEA Marketing, Confluent

Tejal Patel

Tejal Patel

Senior Partner, Stanford Bridge Partners Ltd

Emma Westley

Emma Westley

VP Marketing, DCX

Cedric Chambaz

Cedric Chambaz

Director of International Marketing, Apple

Daniel Ellis

Daniel Ellis

Chief Customer Officer, Lumilinks

Joanne Nelson

Joanne Nelson

CMO, Advanced Cyber Defence Systems (ACDS)

Nicola Cole

Nicola Cole

Global Marketing Director, Project Management Institute

Kirsten Cox

Kirsten Cox

VP EMEA Marketing, ServiceNow

Karina Topp

Karina Topp

Senior Director EMEA Marketing, Oracle

Simon Morris

Simon Morris

VP International Marketing, Adobe

Nikki Stenson

Nikki Stenson

CMO, Credentially

Tony Miller

Tony Miller

CMO, Hargreaves Lansdown

Rhiannon Prothero

Rhiannon Prothero

SVP Marketing, Permutive Ltd

Victoria Pera-Usher

Victoria Pera-Usher

VP, Marcomms, JCB International Europe

Dean Lindsay

Dean Lindsay

Product Marketing Lead, Third Bridge

Rebecca Boulton

Rebecca Boulton

Brand Manager, The IN Group

Nikki Gillard

Nikki Gillard

Marketing Executive, The IN Group

Franck Unternahrer

Franck Unternahrer

Director, Marketing EMEA, EDB

Mariska van Beukering

Mariska van Beukering

VP Marketing, nLighten

Beth Attwood

Beth Attwood

VP Revenue Marketing, Ardoq

Lea Schremmer

Lea Schremmer

Marketing Manager, PlayPlay

Courtney Austin

Courtney Austin

Vice President, Marketing, EasyDMARC

Julia Selkovenko

Julia Selkovenko

Practice director, Marketing transformation, EY

Jeremy Levene

Jeremy Levene

VP Growth Marketing, EMEA, Dayforce

Amy Mortlock

Amy Mortlock

Director, ShadowDragon

Julie Woods Moss

Julie Woods Moss

CMO, Thoughtworks Technologies

Scott Allen

Scott Allen

General Manager, Global Marketing Transformation, Microsoft

Chris Willman

Chris Willman

EMEA North Marketing Director, Commvault

Gareth Scragg

Gareth Scragg

Marketing Director, EducAite Limited

Amit Sharma

Amit Sharma

VP & Global Head of Field Marketing & Sponsorships, Tata Communications

Richard Phillips

Richard Phillips

Senior Director, EMEA Regional Marketing & Global Campaigns, Hitachi Vantara

Elizabeth Smyth

Elizabeth Smyth

VP Global Field Marketing, former Slack

Dean Wootton

Dean Wootton

Director, Integrated Marketing, Pure Storage

Rob Reynolds

Rob Reynolds

Marketing Director, Verizon Business

Justin Hanneman

Justin Hanneman

CMO, CommerceGate

David Keene

David Keene

CMO, Wipro

Paul Hennin

Paul Hennin

VP EMEA, Zscaler

Peter Scoffham

Peter Scoffham

Marketing Director, Wipro

Claire Klincewicz

Claire Klincewicz

Account Based Marketing Manager, Kyndryl

Jon Buckthorp

Jon Buckthorp

Commercial Director, Differentiated Ltd

Nareni Hourican

Nareni Hourican

Digital Transformation Director - Global Head of Digital & Innovation, Brown-Forman

Laura Holton

Laura Holton

Head of Field Marketing, The Adaptavist Group

Steve Lawson

Steve Lawson

Director, Marketing Programs & Operations, Wipro

Paul Aitkenhead

Paul Aitkenhead

Head or Brand PR and Communications, Gamma

Sarah Roberts

Sarah Roberts

Global CMO, Boldyn Networks

Ellie Robson-Frisby

Ellie Robson-Frisby

Senior Manager, Marketing - Benelux and Nordics, Tanium

Sarah Dunn

Sarah Dunn

Marketing Consultant, Tonic Marketing Ltd

Rowan Fisk

Rowan Fisk

Partner, 3Search

Christina Carstensen

Christina Carstensen

Managing Director, Aega Partner Marketing

Ashley Walker

Ashley Walker

Marketing Director, Cynozure

James Houselander

James Houselander

EMEA Marketing Director, HPE Aruba Networking

Virginie Faucon

Virginie Faucon

CMO, AXA - Global Healthcare

Anthony Greaves

Anthony Greaves

Marketing Director - UK, Ireland & Africa, Accenture

Ekaterina Koksharova

Ekaterina Koksharova

Global Adtech Manager, Barilla

Julie Morrish

Julie Morrish

UKI Marketing Director, Avanade

Tyler Mallison

Tyler Mallison

Chief Strategy Officer, Missing Catalyst

Joel Harrison

Joel Harrison

Founder, Editor-at-large and Influencer, B2B Marketing

Kate Wallyn

Kate Wallyn

Marketing Director (Cyber), NCC Group

Angharad West

Angharad West

Global Partner Marketing Director, Kyndryl

Mariska van Beukering

Mariska van Beukering

VP Marketing, nLighten

Adriana Pricope

Adriana Pricope

Strategic Consulting Partners - EMEA Senior Partner Marketing Manager, AWS

Beth Attwood

Beth Attwood

VP Revenue Marketing, Ardoq

Lea Schremmer

Lea Schremmer

UK Field Marketing Manager, PlayPlay

Robert Jay

Robert Jay

Marketing Director, With Intelligence

Alan Browne

Alan Browne

Senior Director EMEA Growth Marketing, UiPath

Mhari Coxon

Mhari Coxon

Head of Marketing, Sunserve

Sophia Ahrel

Sophia Ahrel

Fractional CMO, Ahrel & Co

Rachel Fairley

Rachel Fairley

Author of Rebrand Right,

Charlotte Poskitt

Charlotte Poskitt

Head of Marketing, Wavestone

Anthony Newman

Anthony Newman

Director of Content, Spectro Cloud

Valia Koleva

Valia Koleva

Sr Brand Marketing Manager, Google Cloud

Laura Matthews

Laura Matthews

Global ABM Director, UiPath

Siddharth Asokan

Siddharth Asokan

CMO, Softwire

Marghaid Jones

Marghaid Jones

Head of Marketing and Communications, Scott Logic

Ekaterina Mamonova

Ekaterina Mamonova

Global Head of Broker Proposition, Liberty Specialty Markets

Evanna Kearins

Evanna Kearins

CMO, EMEA, UiPath

Graham Wylie

Graham Wylie

CMO, Activpayroll

Archana Dharkar

Archana Dharkar

Senior Director, Marketing - Global Demand & Social Media, Sutherland

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Shell
HSBC
Verizon
AstraZeneca
Unilever
Diageo
BT
Experian
GE
NTT Ltd.
Boeing
American Airlines
Cisco
Oracle
Target
ForgeRock
AXA
Airbus
Telefonica
BASF
Carrefour
Ericsson
Bayer
Schneider Electric
BUPA
Santander
Allen & Overy
Asda
Beiersdorf
ALDI
Costa Coffee
Volvo
Amazon
HMRC
BEIS
Bank of England
Yum Brands
Persimmon Homes
Cigna
AT&T
Generali
Walgreens

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