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Jamie Elliott

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Interregnum at Self-employed
📍 United Kingdom

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.

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Interregnum
Location
United Kingdom
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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.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Interregnum
Self-employed
11-2024
Trustee
The Children's Society
3-2018 - 1-2026
Honorary Secretary | Council Member
IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising)
1-2017 - 1-2026
CEO
The Gate
4-2015 - 12-2016
CEO
MullenLowe UK
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Education
10-2025 - 6-2026
Undergraduate Certificate in Coaching
University of Cambridge
1992 - 1996
MA (Hons)
The University of Edinburgh
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