Marc Ortmans

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Chair, GEN UK / brand strategist @ GEN UK
london, greater london, united kingdom
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About Marc Ortmans

Marc is currently leading the development of several programmes - annual campaign Global Entrepreneurship Week UK, Restart Ukraine, a programme assisting Ukrainian women entrepreneurs rebuild their businesses in the UK, Startup Planet, 3 day net zero innovation conference at COP28 called Mobility Futures Forum, LeZero Innovation Prize, a global green startup competition, and the GEN UK HUB community. He has worked across the media industries as a founder, CEO, director, strategist and creative director. As an entrepreneur Marc has founded several ventures including three creative agencies and two digital businesses, managing projects for national and global brands. In addition to his role as Chair of GEN UK, he consults on brand communications.Marc started at the BBC and Channel 4 before co-founding Ortmans Young International and later running multi-national design agency group Button. He helped launch UEFA Champions League, First Direct bank, the Homeless World Cup, and created the first satellite TV brand in UK for Satellite TV, bought by Murdoch and renamed Sky.Along the way he picked up a shelf load of awards including BAFTA, D&AD, Paris Citi and New York Festivals. Since 2008, Marc has managed the creation and expansion of the GEW and GEN family of brands.

Marc Ortmans's Current Company Details
GEN UK

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Chair, GEN UK / brand strategist
london, greater london, united kingdom
Website:
genuk.org
Employees:
4
Marc Ortmans Work Experience Details
  • Gen Uk
    Co-Founder And Chair
    Gen Uk Mar 2016 - Present
    London, England
    As part of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, GEN UK represents the entrepreneurship ecosystem across the UK and provide opportunities for members to connect with 200 countries in our global network. We host the GEN UK HUB, a community platform packed with tools to enable people across the entrepreneurial ecosystem to connect, collaborate, and grow their ventures.Current programmes include Restart Ukraine where we are assisting Ukrainian women entrepreneurs rebuild their businesses in the UK, Startup Planet bringing together green and blue entrepreneurs with policymakers to fast track progress to Net Zero, and Global Entrepreneurship Week, part of our annual global celebrations.
  • Startup Planet
    Co-Founder, Director
    Startup Planet Jun 2021 - Present
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Startup Planet enables the big conversation between entrepreneurs and policy makers to fast-track progress towards Net Zero
  • Marc Ortmans Brand Communications
    Consultant
    Marc Ortmans Brand Communications 2003 - Present
    London, United Kingdom
    An independent consultancy advising and assisting businesses with the creation and management of their brand communications. Services include naming, brand strategy, sourcing, creation and management of identity, communications, products and launches. We create brands from a blank sheet of paper and re-energise existing ones. From startups to global brands, we provide the strategy, guidance and support to enable clients to establish a successful brand quickly and cost effectively. http://ortmans.co.uk
  • Global Entrepreneurship Network
    Brand Consultant
    Global Entrepreneurship Network 2007 - Present
    Since the inception of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) I have been involved in the brand's development from creating its identity to helping manage its promotion and execution. I advise on the direction of GEW and sister brands, and video communications during the annual Global Entrepreneurship Congress. In 2015 I developed the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) brand family.
  • London Chamber Of Commerce And Industry
    Advisor
    London Chamber Of Commerce And Industry Apr 2023 - Present
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Member of LCCI Women in Business group which aims to grow representation of women in under-represented sectors, promote inclusivity as a marketplace and financial advantage, promote the opportunity women offer in international trade development, amplify issues that need addressing, celebrate the success of women in business and provide practical support for women to progress.
  • John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank
    Honorary Vice President
    John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank Mar 2021 - Present
    Hull, England, United Kingdom
    John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank offers grants up to £1,000 to young people from Hull who need finance to develop an enterprising idea. Over 700 young people have benefited from grants and practical help and advice.
  • Ideaspace Global
    Founder, Ceo
    Ideaspace Global Jun 2010 - Present
    Ideaspace Global is a knowledge hub and workspace for entrepreneurs to connect, learn and launch enterprises. The platform has completed Alpha and Beta trials and is an advisor to the GEN UK HUB.
  • Lumesse Learning
    Brand Strategist And Creative Direction
    Lumesse Learning Jun 2017 - Jun 2019
    Brighton And London
    Creation and ongoing development of online learning space brand, me:time https://metimelearning.com Repositioning and brand refresh for Lumesse Learning https://www.lumesselearning.com Event planning and development for Learning Lounge at Design Museum 2018 and The Crystal 2019.
  • Promaxbda Uk
    Director, Board Member, Vice Chair 2016
    Promaxbda Uk Jan 2000 - Apr 2019
    London, United Kingdom
    Since 1989 PromaxBDA UK has represented and supported the television creative, promotion and marketing community.Our annual conference and awards is the leading thought leadership event of its kind in the UK and attracts attendees from all over the world.PromaxBDA UK is affiliated to PromaxBDA based in Los Angeles.• All major broadcasters represented at board level, plus key agencies• Around 1,000 people from across the industry attend the annual awards event• Conference and Awards run annually• Approx’ 2,500 people, from over 200 companies across the industry, are involved in PromaxBDA UK• Over 1,000 people attend our PUK networking events throughout the yearhttp://promaxuk.com
  • Tiltdesign
    Brand Strategy
    Tiltdesign Feb 2012 - Nov 2017
    London, United Kingdom
    Developing strategies for brand communications for national and international brands.
  • Itn
    Brand Director
    Itn Jun 2010 - Jan 2017
    London, United Kingdom
    Providing strategic and creative brand consulting/direction as part of the ITN Productions team to corporate and commercial clients. Projects include, World Gold Council, Grant's Whisky, Continental Tyres, Virgin Media Business, Barclays Bank, Heineken, CBI, Procter & Gamble, ITRS Group, Transport for London, Club 18.30.
  • Motive Television Plc
    Brand Marketing And Communications, Tablettv
    Motive Television Plc Mar 2014 - May 2016
    London, United Kingdom
    TabletTV is a new family of apps for tablets and Apple TV that allows viewing of Freeview digital TV with or without the internet or a subscription. Roll-out started December 2014 in the UK and US.
  • Button Group
    Group Managing Director
    Button Group Jan 2007 - Sep 2007
    London, United Kingdom
    International design agency based in London, Los Angeles and Cannes. Performed turnaround and restructured organisation. Introduced financial controls and changed culture for both staff and clients.
  • Kemistry
    Consultant
    Kemistry 2003 - 2005
    London, United Kingdom
    London based creative and branding agency specialising in television. Managed projects in USA, Sweden, Romania, and Hungary.
  • Ortmans Young International
    Co-Founder/Executive Creative Director
    Ortmans Young International 1988 - 2003
    London, United Kingdom
    Creative agency co-founded with BBC designer Haydon Young. Projects ranged from launch commercial of First Direct banking to creating and managing the on-screen brand for UEFA Champions League, to developing news branding for ZDF. Broadcast clients included BBC, ITV, Channel Four, Five, and Sky in the UK, and many others across Europe and North America, winning awards from BAFTA, BDA, D&AD, EBU Connect, Paris Cité, PROMAX, Royal Television Society, and The New York Festivals.
  • Channel Four Television
    Head Of Graphic Design
    Channel Four Television 1985 - 1987
    London, United Kingdom
    Managed creative department responsible for day to day on-air promotion design and packaging. Created seasonal campaigns and branding for strands like Film on Four.
  • Bbc Graphic Design
    Graphic Designer
    Bbc Graphic Design 1980 - 1985
    Television Centre, London, United Kingdom
    Based in London designing titles for major entertainment programmes including Top of the Pops, Wogan, Crackerjack, Bob's Full House, Saturday Superstore, Little and Large, Odd One Out, Open All Hours, and Black Adder. In contrast also worked on Tomorrow's Been Cancelled and Can You Avoid Cancer?

Marc Ortmans Skills

Creative Direction Integrated Marketing Strategy Entrepreneurship Digital Media Television Video Broadcast Marketing Start Ups Brand Development Social Media Management Digital Strategy New Media Marketing Strategy Business Strategy Video Production Graphic Design Film Content Strategy Advertising Public Relations Online Advertising Marketing Communications Online Marketing Media Relations Strategic Partnerships Social Media Marketing Commercials Mobile Marketing Creative Strategy Event Management Entertainment Corporate Communications Copywriting Strategic Communications E Commerce Social Networking Promotions Multimedia Email Marketing Content Management Direct Marketing Web Video Seo Brand Architecture Sponsorship Corporate Branding Brand Developement

Marc Ortmans Education Details

  • St Johns College
    St Johns College

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