Ellie Cross
About Ellie Cross
Ellie Cross is a Senior Marketing Manager at Starling Bank, where she focuses on storytelling and creative strategy. She has a diverse background in marketing across both fashion and finance industries, with previous roles at Cath Kidston and Marks and Spencer.
Current Role as Senior Marketing Manager
Ellie Cross serves as the Senior Marketing Manager at Starling Bank, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing marketing strategies that align with the bank's objectives. Her responsibilities include overseeing brand marketing initiatives and enhancing collaboration opportunities through brand partnerships.
Previous Experience at Starling Bank
Prior to her current role, Ellie Cross worked at Starling Bank as the Brand Marketing Manager from 2021 to 2024. During her tenure, she contributed to the bank's brand development and marketing strategies, leveraging her expertise in storytelling and creative strategy to enhance the bank's market presence.
Career Background in Marketing
Ellie Cross has a diverse background in marketing, having held various positions in notable companies. She worked at Cath Kidston in multiple roles, including Brand Marketing Executive and Retail Marketing Coordinator, from 2019 to 2021. Her experience also includes freelance positions at Marks and Spencer and Potter & Moore, as well as internships at Soapbox Public Relations and AllSaints.
Education and Expertise in Fashion Marketing
Ellie Cross studied Fashion Marketing and Branding at Nottingham Trent University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Additionally, she completed a short course in British Style and Culture at the London College of Fashion. Her education informs her marketing strategies, particularly in the banking sector, where she applies her fashion marketing insights.
Involvement in Women's Football Promotion
Ellie Cross is actively involved in promoting women's football through her marketing initiatives. She utilizes her marketing expertise to support and enhance visibility for women's sports, demonstrating her commitment to social causes within her professional work.