Michael Ellis

Michael Ellis is a seasoned professional in strategic marketing and account management with extensive experience across various prominent agencies. Currently serving as the Global Strategic Expansion Manager at Superside since January 2021, Michael previously held the position of Business Unit Director at WPP Team Liquid, where Michael led the business for Hunter's cider in South Africa. Other notable roles include Freelance Account Director at Singh & Sons, overseeing accounts for Bernini Sparkling Wine and Caltex, and Business Unit Director at M&C Saatchi Abel, leading the Heineken account. Additionally, Michael was a Group Account Director at J. Walter Thompson Worldwide, managing major client portfolios such as Smirnoff and Star Lager, and served as a Senior Account Manager at Ogilvy & Mather, leading the Audi A3 Exchange campaign. Michael holds a BA (Hons) in Brand Leadership from Vega and a Diploma in Marketing Management from the IMM Graduate School of Marketing, complemented by a Matric from Wynberg Boys High School.