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Tim Ellis

Tim Ellis

Tim Ellis

Chief Marketing Officer and EVP

National Football League

Speaking at

Wednesday 19 June, 10:30 - 11:00

The Rapid Evolution of Athletes as Brand Builders

Biography

Tim Ellis has over 30 years of experience in the advertising and marketing industry and has worked on international iconic brands based in both Europe and the US. He has been recognised as one of the top three Chief Marketing Officers of the year by Ad Age and Adweek, Ad Age Marketer of the Year, Adweek Brand Genius, Grand Effie award. He received five Emmys, dozens of Lions, and the second Titanium award in Cannes. Tim is credited with turning around and rebuilding the NFL brand since taking over as Chief Marketing Officer, taking video games to mainstream entertainment during his seven years at Activision, and changing the way marketers approach advertising in the Super Bowl with the Volkswagen spot, "The Force." He has also spoken on the main stage at Cannes multiple times over the past 20 years.