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Chief Communications and Marketing Officer

Ajay Teli

Biography

Ajay Teli is the University's Chief Communications and Marketing Officer (CCMO) at the University and has a wealth of experience, leading high performing teams across multiple sectors including real estate, retail and travel in both agency and in-house.

Prior to joining The University of Warwick, Ajay he headed up the integrated communications at The Bicester Village Shopping Collection, a global retail brand and destination, driving footfall, increasing consumer engagement and building a destination on an international level.

He previously worked for the Canary Wharf Group plc, leading all the marketing and communications with the goal of turning the 128-acre estate from a soulless corporate destination into a thriving cultural hub, driving awareness of its retail, restaurants and public art. He also led the launch of key commercial buildings, and the first residential development designed by world renowned architects, Herzog & de Meuron, as well as leading all the brand reputation management. Ajay has significant global expertise, having worked in Qatar for the Doha Film Institute and in New York for WPP.

As a member of the University Executive Board, Ajay leads the marketing, communications, brand, insights and student recruitment for the University, building global, national and local reputation across all our audiences, to achieve our ambitious 2030 vision and strategic goals.