Marketing Leader of the Year 2017

Elen Lewis

This article features interviews with the shortlisted candidates for the Marketing Leader of the Year 2017 award, from brands such as Nationwide, M&S, Just Eat and more.

Every year, the Marketing Society selects eight bold marketing leaders who are doing great things for marketing and beyond. the winner is decided by vote among Marketing Society members and readers of Campaign, and announced at our awards on 14 June. Elen Lewis interviews 2017's shortlisted candidates, who have been making a difference to our industry over the past year, growing their brands and championing their customers.

SARA BENNISON CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER NATIONWIDE

Joining Nationwide as its first CMO ever, you described initial fears of being 'a strange being' at the boardroom table. what did you...

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