Dan Bennett

Dan Bennett is a professional marketer with a strong background in teaching and academia, currently associated with the University of Brighton.

He is a versatile professional serving as a consultant, trainer, assessor, mentor, visiting lecturer, and researcher, with a focus on CIM courses and educational institutions' course design and assessment.

Passionate about marketing, Dan encourages innovative and creative approaches in his teaching and consulting to make marketing efforts remarkable and worth talking about.

He is dedicated to the development of professional marketers and has spoken at TEDx events on risk-taking in education, which he continues to explore through research.

As the founder of Bright Young Things, Dan ensures students gain practical experiences alongside academic learning to prepare them for the evolving marketing landscape.

Dan Bennett has been recognized with teaching and learning awards and has guided teams to success in marketing competitions.

He is a published author focusing on relationship marketing and experiential teaching and learning approaches in marketing, with a PhD in the latter.

Outside of work, Dan enjoys fitness, food, and travel, having embarked on adventurous overland journeys and even showcasing culinary skills through baking and cooking for large groups.

With a BA & MA in Tourism & Marketing from the University of Brighton, Dan's extensive experience includes roles like Principal Lecturer, Account Director, Visiting Lecturer at various institutions, and leadership positions within the School of Business and Law at the University of Brighton.