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Meet the Team

Our team is a carefully curated group of strategic marketing experts, chosen for their exceptional leadership, depth of experience, and proven ability to deliver transformative results.

Each team member brings a minimum of 10 years at the C-suite level, Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), or 15+ years of strategic marketing expertise. With diverse industry experience and a shared commitment to excellence, our team is uniquely positioned to provide innovative, results-driven guidance tailored to your needs.

Emma Clayton – The Mary Poppins of Marketing

Emma is a world-class marketing strategist, speaker, and mentor with a rare blend of practical expertise and academic insight. A former Chief Marketing Officer with qualifications in organisational psychology and leadership communications, Emma is on a mission to elevate the impact, influence, and strategic presence of marketing leaders at the C-sui table.

As the founder of Be Brilliant Consultancy, Emma helps marketing executives, founders, and start-ups drive growth and accelerate their ambitions through practical, results-driven strategies. Her work is underpinned by a deep understanding of behavioural science and human psychology, enabling her to develop transformative marketing approaches that deliver excellence and inspire confidence.

A passionate advocate for marketing as a strategic business driver, Emma's expertise spans brand strategy, communication, marketing leadership mentoring, and organisational development. Her clients describe her as their “secret weapon” in achieving sustainable growth, whether it’s aligning teams, creating powerful marketing strategies, or positioning marketing as a key driver of business success.

Known as the "Mary Poppins of Marketing," Emma is as approachable as she is insightful, balancing her unparalleled expertise with a warm and practical coaching style.

Emma is a sought-after speaker and angel investor, passionate about AI, compliance, and emerging technologies. She has worked with a range of innovative industries, from health tech and SaaS to AI and Pharma, always bringing a strategic lens that combines the latest marketing thinking with timeless leadership principles.

Emma is redefining what it means to be a marketing leader and inspiring a new generation of marketers to be brilliant.


Louise Harris – Director of Internal Communications and Leadership

Louise is an award-winning strategic communications consultant who specialises in internal, leadership, change and culture communications.  With 20 years’ experience of working with some of the world’s biggest companies, fastest growing start-ups, and future thinking agencies, Louise has honed her expertise through working in high profile communication projects in partnership with global leaders and teams, celebrities and the royal household.

Through her work, Louise creates real business impact with her focus on purposeful communications that create connections in an authentic, positive way to fuel community and collaboration that accelerate growth and resilience in the marketplace.

Louise is passionate about the future of internal communications as an industry and how it evolves to ensure our teams are fit for the future with the right skills, systems, and support to add strategic business value – especially in a time where communications teams are working through challenges associated with AI, Hybrid working and quiet quitting. 

Our Associate Squad

At Be Brilliant Consultancy, we believe in the power of collaboration and diverse expertise. To elevate our clients' marketing and leadership transformations from vision to execution, we proudly introduce the Associate Squad.

This handpicked team of seasoned professionals embodies the values and excellence synonymous with Be Brilliant. Though not employed directly by us, these associates are integral to our mission of driving growth and delivering unparalleled excellence. Each member has been meticulously chosen for their proven track record and unwavering commitment to our core principles.

Working seamlessly under the Be Brilliant banner, the Associate Squad ensures every transformation journey aligns with our strategic vision. From dynamic leadership workshops to comprehensive brand transformations, our associates bring their unique skills and perspectives to every project, ensuring our clients' ambitions are not only realised but exceeded.

Our Design team

Our design team is a talented group of creative experts, handpicked for their ability to transform ideas into impactful visuals and experiences.

With a passion for innovation and a deep understanding of strategic branding, our designers bring years of expertise across diverse industries. They collaborate seamlessly to deliver stunning, purpose-driven designs that align with your goals and resonate with your audience.

From brand identity to digital experiences, our design team is dedicated to bringing your vision to life with creativity, precision, and a commitment to excellence.

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