Ellie Cross

Ellie Cross currently serves as the Senior Marketing Manager - Partnerships Lead at Starling Bank, a position held since September 2021. Under Ellie's leadership, the bank has received several prestigious awards, including Best PR Campaign at the PRCA Awards (2023) and Brand of the Year at the Which? Awards for two consecutive years (2022 and 2023). Previous experience includes roles at Cath Kidston as Brand Marketing Manager and Senior Executive, where Ellie contributed to winning the Best Licensed Giftware Range at The Licensing Awards (2021). Early career positions spanned various marketing roles, including at Next, Nottingham Trent University, and Marks and Spencer. Ellie holds a BA in Fashion Marketing and Branding from Nottingham Trent University and is currently pursuing a MiniMBA.