“I think marketing really needs to be recognised as commercially contributive. I think it needs to be recognised as a function that is driving the business forward, that is driving the organisation forward.” Lara Dewar, CMO of GSMA
In this episode of Time For a Reset Marketing Podcast: Insights from Global Brand Marketers, brought to you by CvE Marketing Consultancy, host Paul Frampton connects with Lara Dewar, CMO of GSMA, an organisation that represents the interests of mobile network operators worldwide.
Join us as Lara shares her diverse career in financial services, telecom, and charity, highlighting her work at World Vision Canada. She stresses redefining marketing as a strategic discipline crucial for reputation management and brand stewardship while emphasising the CMO’s role in strategic discussions and proving marketing’s value. Paul and Lara discuss the challenges CMOs face and AI’s impact on the mobile industry. Lara advocates for ethical AI practices and democratising access to innovation. The conversation underscores the importance of CMOs being strategic, visionary, creative to address societal issues, with a focus on continuous learning and networking.
Here are some key talking points from the episode:
- Introduction and Lara’s experience in various sectors
- Redefining marketing as a strategic discipline
- The role of the CMO in ensuring marketing plays a strategic role
- Challenges faced by CMOs in a fast-evolving landscape
- The significance of the World Mobile Congress
- AI’s impact on the mobile industry and marketing
- Sustainability in the mobile industry
- Addressing societal issues in the mobile ecosystem
- Traits and skills of successful CMOs
Lara is an inspiring leader, connector and innovator. With over 20 years of experience across the financial services, energy, charity and telecoms sectors, she has challenged the status quo, leveraged market opportunities, repaired damaged reputations and successfully led through crisis situations.
An impactful Executive who combines strategic insight, a deep understanding of purpose and an engaging communication style to connect the vision to the people and deliver meaningful results for stakeholders. Lara thrives in complex environments and is highly adept at building relationships and growing influence across global structures.
Her work has included attracting new and innovative Partners and ambassadors such as Meghan Markle, Twitch, Universal Music, and Omaze.
