Steve Ellis

Steve Ellis is a seasoned strategist and entrepreneur with extensive experience in customer success, sales transformation, operations excellence, and business growth across various industries including media, marketplaces, creative, strategy, e-commerce, and technology.

With a rich entrepreneurial background spanning over 20 years, Steve has successfully founded and managed two companies each with over 100 employees, leading both to prosperous exits.

He is recognized for his strong focus on results and is known for his ability to motivate, mentor, and coach individuals towards achieving success.

Steve has played a pivotal role in assisting companies in innovating, creating, and enhancing their products and services, from inception to final delivery.

His expertise extends to restructuring substantial corporate sales divisions of over 1500 employees to effectively adapt to dynamic market trends.

Being regarded as both a collaborative partner and an inspiring people leader, Steve excels in team development and problem-solving.

Senior executives hold Steve in high esteem for his quick comprehension of complex concepts, vast knowledge, content mastery, and a transparent, evidence-based communication approach.

Steve Ellis specializes in GTM planning, productization, sales transformation, operational excellence, sales strategy, customer success strategies, product development efficiency, sales data analysis, and performance evaluation.

He pursued BSc in Economics, Finance, and Management at The Wharton School and completed his high school education at Oakham School.

His past roles include Chief Operating Officer, Advertising at Paramount, Video Board Member at IAB, Executive Vice President, Advertising Strategy and Business Development at Paramount, Founder/CEO at WhoSay Inc., Founder/CEO at Pump Audio at Getty Images, and Founder/CEO at Pump Audio.