THE GLOBAL LEADERSHIP Mentoring Programme
At the beginning of 2024 we launched an important pilot mentoring initiative for The Marketing Society community in England, bringing together the extensive experience of our Fellows to mentor today's and tomorrow’s leaders. Mentoring is a recognised way of building leadership capabilities and another way in which the Society is working to support marketers as good general business leaders too.
Nominated Members of The Marketing Society had an exclusive opportunity to benefit from the experience of a select group of Fellows (including Peter Duffy CEO of JustEat, Lindsey Clay CEO of Thinkbox, Mark Given CMO of Sainsbury's, David Wheldon OBE, Martin Glenn, Rory Sutherland, Helen Tupper CEO Amazing If and Tess Alps NED Channel 4).
Across two cohorts, 60 mentees and 60 Fellows met throughout the year, and we received such positive feedback from both mentors and mentees about their experience that we are delighted to have launched it as a fully fledged annual and global offering. A big thank you to our hugely experienced Fellows community for their continued support with this programme.
Our Global Leadership Mentoring Programme for The Marketing Society Members in 2025 is now closed.
Details for the 2026 programme will be available later in the year.
140 Mentees
140 Mentors
560 Sessions completed
MEET SOME OF OUR MENTORS
"Each mentor really took the time to listen, gave me a lot of insightful advice and were very supportive. I have applied their advice to my role and I've had a noticeable boost in my confidence and feel more assured in my decisions. My mentors were top-notch industry experts and this program exceeded my expectations."
Nicole Cheng, Brand Guardian Manager British Business Bank
"It's been an absolutely incredible experience, and I can't thank the mentors enough for their time, feedback and sharing best practices. Their insights were truly helpful and have given me clarity on what I want and need to focus on next"
Maria Shcheglakova, Global Marketing Director Xperi Inc.
"Very helpful to get four sets of advice and perspectives. I really appreciate the mentors giving up their valuable time to help others succeed, and the offer from one for ongoing support"
Christian Turner Senior Customer marketing Manager, British Business Bank
"I found these sessions helpful and used them to focus in on different challenges/development areas. The Mentors were friendly, eager to offer advice and generally really supportive helping me work through things and in several instances, there have been some different ways of looking at things that have been lightbulb moments for me. I really valued the time they have given: their willingness, supportiveness and overall engagement was incredibly motivating."
Belle Scott, Senior Marketing Manager International, Savills
THE PROGRAMME
How it works
✔️ Mentoring is entirely free of charge.
✔️ Mentors are experienced, expert marketing leaders and Members of The Marketing Society, who provide complementary skills and aren’t competitors.
✔️ Mentees have access to four one-hour mentoring sessions in total from four different mentors (four hours total across six months).
✔️ Sessions are predominantly virtual but to be agreed between mentor and mentee, location dependant.
✔️ Mentees are expected to complete all four sessions across a period of six months.
✔️ Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, as long as the following criteria is met.
Criteria
✔️ You may nominate yourself, in which case you must be a Member.
✔️ If you are nominating a team member, they must be a Member.
✔️ This is a global programme that is predominantly run virtually and Members from all locations are welcome to participate.
✔️ In the event that we are over-subscribed, we reserve the right to limit the number of nominations from any one company.
✔️ Mentees must complete all four sessions in order for the organisation to be able to participate in future programmes.
✔️ It is up to mentees to reach out to mentors promptly, to schedule their session with each of them. By nominating yourself, you agree to fully participate in the programme. By nominating a team member, you have first checked they agree to fully commit to the programme.
2025 Timeline
1 January 2025 - Nominations officially open until 31 January
February – Successful nominees contacted and confirmed
February – Mentor/mentee matching takes place
March – Mentees receive mentor details
March – September – Sessions take place
The 2025 programme is now closed. Details for the 2026 programme will be available later in the year.
OUR OTHER PEER TO PEER DEVELOPMENT INITATIVES
UAE SCHOLARSHIPS
Every year, Members based in the UAE are asked to mentor Scholars and University students. The Scholars have a dedicated year long program before they graduate. This programme is run by Global Director, Alasdair Hall-Jones, contact him directly for more information.
SCOTLAND PROGRAMME
Members based in Scotland can continue to sign up at any point throughout the year to become a mentee and/or mentor on a local level. Please reach out to the team for more information.
THE FAQS
What topics can I cover with my mentor?
The programme is centred on Marketing Leadership. We encourage you to research your mentors' backgrounds to tailor your discussions to their expertise, whether you want to explore a consistent theme from four different perspectives or cover a new topic in each session.
When should I arrange my mentoring sessions?
Your four sessions should be scheduled between March and October. We recommend leaving a gap between each one to allow time for reflection and to apply the insights you've gained.
How can I get the most out of the experience?
Preparation is key. Before each session, define what you want to achieve and provide your mentor with context on the topics you'd like to discuss. This ensures every conversation is focused, valuable, and drives you forward.
Do I have to complete all four sessions?
Yes, a commitment to all four sessions is essential to complete the programme. This ensures you, your mentors, and future participants get the maximum value from the experience. Failure to complete the programme may affect your or your organisation's eligibility for future participation.
