We’re joined by Jeremy Laight, former CMO at Enness Global. A marketing leader with over 20 years in lead roles at Bupa, Crown Worldwide, NatWest, LendInvest and Travelex, he has driven marketing transformations, brand positioning, and customer experience (CX) strategies.

Listen now as we explore how CX, NPS and advocacy drive sustainable growth, why marketing should be at the heart of customer experience, and how to balance brand-building with commercial impact.

In this episode, we’re joined by Shakeela Williamson, an award-winning marketing leader with over 20 years of experience across financial services and fintech.

Most recently CMO of Marketing for Citi’s UK Consumer Bank and EMEA International Personal Bank, Shakeela has led strategies driving growth in high-net-worth wealth management and banking.

Tune in as she shares how to position marketing as a driver of revenue, how to gain influence in the C-suite, and the key to leading transformation through marketing strategy.

We’re joined by Anabela Figueiredo, CMO at Moneycorp, where she is shaping the global marketing function. Having built a career at the intersection of data, strategy, and technology, Anabela brings a unique perspective to marketing. Listen now as she shares insights on how marketing can act as a core business growth function, the role of data in shaping strategy, and how to build a truly customer-centric organisation.

We’re joined by Conrad Ford, Chief Product & Strategy Officer at Allica Bank, the UK’s fastest-growing fintech firms. Since joining Allica in 2020, Conrad has been pivotal in steering the bank’s strategic direction and it was named the UK’s fastest-growing business of 2024, for the second year running by Deloitte in its Technology Fast 50 Awards. Listen now as he shares his insights into marketing, digital transformation and growth in the fintech space.

We're joined by Neville Vyas, Head of Marketing EMEA & APAC at Impax Asset Management where he has been instrumental in navigating the company through significant growth phases, particularly in sustainable investing. With over three decades of expertise in asset management, professional services, and FinTech, Neville has shaped strategic marketing strategies across diverse markets, emphasising the alignment of marketing with broader business objectives. Listen now as Neville shares his insights.

We’re joined by Lauren Berkemeyer, Chief Marketing Officer at YuLife, a tech-driven insurance company that innovatively integrates gamification and behavioural science to promote healthy living and transform financial products for good. At YuLife, Lauren has built a high-performance marketing team from the ground up, fuelling growth through data-driven strategies and creative storytelling. Listen now as she shares her insights into building a marketing engine that drives substantial commercial impact.

We’re joined by Arlette Lee, Director of Marketing at Aravis Capital. With over fifteen years in the financial services industry, Arlette has spearheaded initiatives at Aravis Capital that have significantly enhanced brand visibility and client engagement - winning them a finalist place for Best Website and Best Video in the Investment Week Marketing & Innovation Awards 2024. Listen now to find out more.

We’re joined by Alex Leay, Group Head of Wholesale Marketing and Head of UK Marketing at HSBC Asset Management, where she has played a pivotal role in steering the marketing strategies across a global landscape. Listen now as we discuss how Alex has transformed marketing perceptions within HSBC, her strategies for aligning global marketing campaigns with local market needs, and her insights into future marketing trends within the financial services sector.

In this episode of The Growth Engine, David is joined by Rick Cannon, the Marketing Director for EMEA Campaigns at AllianceBernstein. Known for his expertise in digital-first campaigns and strategic capability development, Rick has a proven track record of driving brand growth and innovation in highly competitive markets.

We’re joined by Deon Pillay, Head of Marketing Technology, Enablement, and Governance at Legal & General Investment Management. Deon brings over a decade of experience at LGIM, where he has played a pivotal role in transforming marketing strategies through innovative technology and robust governance frameworks. Join us as Deon shares insights into how marketing technology can enable sales, the importance of compliance in marketing, and the future of marketing in the financial services industry.