Laureen Ellison is an experienced brand builder and strategic marketing communications leader with a passion for creating authentic connections between brands and their target audiences. She specializes in delivering impactful brand and marketing communications strategies, driving customer engagement and revenue, inspiring people, and advising executives through periods of transformation and growth. Lauren's expertise also extends to managing resources and agency partners, developing talent, and managing complex projects in fast-paced environments.

Laureen is a highly educated and accomplished professional with a Certificate in Strategy & Leadership from Harvard Business School Executive Education, an MS in Strategic Communications from Columbia University, and a BA in Journalism & Communications from The Ohio State University. She has worked with many reputable organizations and has held several leadership positions such as the Global Head of Scotch eCommerce at Diageo, the Regional Head of Marketing, Northern & Eastern Europe, Germany at Uber, the VP, Head of Marketing and Communications at Pepperjam, and more.