Jamie Elliott

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DISC Type : dc

Interregnum at Self-employed

United Kingdom

Overview

Jamie Elliott is an accomplished advertising CEO, recognized for leading significant turnarounds and cultural growth at agencies like The Gate and MullenLowe. He holds an MA from The University of Edinburgh and a coaching certificate from Cambridge. Colleagues describe him as impressive, collaborative, and unflappable.

Currently in a non-compete period, Jamie is writing a newsletter called "Merchants of Hope, " consulting, and serving as a trustee for The Childrens Society. His recent social media posts focus on leadership, self-knowledge, and the power of language for leaders.

Unique fact: He has developed a practical leadership model called the "Hope Engine, " which focuses on ambition without hype.

Personality Overview

Upfront

Judgemental

Demanding

They care equally about the product and its potential impact.  They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.

Topics They Care About

Leadership & Coaching
Writes the "Merchants of Hope" newsletter on leadership and is pursuing a coaching certificate from Cambridge, emphasizing self-knowledge and an inner compass for leaders.
Agency Turnarounds
Has a proven track record of successfully transforming creative agencies, including taking The Gate up 100+ places in Campaign’s Creative Agency Rankings.
Creative Effectiveness
His leadership has resulted in over 60 awards for effectiveness and creativity, including Cannes Lions, D&AD, and Effies at both The Gate and MullenLowe.

Media Appearances

Jamie has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Interregnum at Self-employed
11-2024
Trustee at The Children's Society
3-2018 - 1-2026
Honorary Secretary | Council Member at IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising)
1-2017 - 1-2026
CEO at The Gate
4-2015 - 12-2016
CEO at MullenLowe UK

Education

10-2025 - 6-2026
Undergraduate Certificate in Coaching from University of Cambridge
1992 - 1996
MA (Hons) from The University of Edinburgh

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Insights For Selling To Jamie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic
  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product

DONT's

  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Refrain from asking too many questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jamie is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jamie

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jamie move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Jamie take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Jamie

Personality Compatibility


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