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Driving the Future of Marketing

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Join a select group of fellow CMOs & senior marketeers at the Nikkei FT Teahouse for an evening of candid, peer-to-peer discussion.

Finola McDonnell sits down with Ellie Norman to explore the evolving role of the CMO, the future of sports marketing, and what it takes to build and scale a global brand today.

Expect an open, informal exchange of ideas with industry peers, alongside a glass of rosé and relaxed Riviera-style networking.

Official partner:

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With insights from

Sherilyn Shackell

Sherilyn Shackell

CEO, The Marketing Academy

Finola McDonell

Finola McDonell

Chief Marketing Officer, Financial Times

Ellie Norman

Ellie Norman

Chief Marketing Officer, Formula E

Location & Date

Thursday 25 June, 2026

16:00PM : 18:00PM

Nikkei FT Teahouse,
11 Rue de Belges,
06400, Cannes, France

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Please note that spaces are limited. Please RSVP as soon as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Networking begins at 11:00AM. Our speakers will start their panel session at 11:30

There will be additional networking opportunities after the panel.

Yes, please share invites with your colleagues to our Cannes Lions sessions. For speedy entry into our events, we recommend that all invitees register ahead of time.

The Financial Times is part of the official Cannes Lions programme. As a pass holder you are welcome to join our sessions. We do encourage you to register to these events for speedy entry.

The session will not be recorded. We encourage attendees to join us and network in person.

Please reach out to ftclientevents@ft.com for any other queries related to the event.