About Reef

ed millard - FOUNDER

A capability and change consultancy specialising in marketing

Reef was founded by Ed Millard, following an extensive career in consumer goods marketing and strategic consulting, initially at the leading capability consultancy, Brand Learning, and latterly as a Principal Director of Accenture’s marketing transformation practice. Ed has led a broad range of marketing capability initiatives and programmes, from assessment and strategy through to design and execution, with several leading global companies across consumer goods and life sciences, including Kellogg, Bacardi, Kimberly-Clark, PepsiCo, Heineken, Haleon, Novartis, GSK and Pfizer.

Reef specialises in supporting businesses and teams through marketing transformation, helping to develop the marketing capabilities and strategies to create customer value and drive long-term growth.

The Reef family extends to a select group of trusted marketing capability consultants and designers, enabling us to provide the right combination of expertise and experience for any given project.

Capability, Change & Strategy Consulting

We believe in a healthy and sustained approach to capability building that allows people to flourish and thrive.

We understand the power of marketing as a driver of business performance and are passionate about unlocking the potential in people to achieve the impact and reward they deserve. But in a rapidly transforming world, with so many demands and expectations, it’s more important than ever that people have the direction, support and motivation to prosper. 

We pride ourselves on our collaborative approach and a determination to bring joy to the partnership and the creative process. We take time to understand the unique culture of each organisation and the goals and motivations of the audience we’re trying to win over. Without that, we can never achieve the change and impact that’s needed. 

We Value

01

Commitment

Ensuring the excellence and impact of our work makes a tangible difference to the capability and performance of individuals, teams and businesses.

02

Connection

Forming long-lasting partnerships with people and teams in a spirit of openness and enjoyment.

03

Creativity

Embracing new thinking and fresh ideas to engage teams in valuable and memorable ways.

Working with Reef

“I’ve known Ed for a number of years and he’s a tremendous professional. We have greatly benefited from his support and partnership as a client on a number of projects. Ed’s superpowers are finding the simple in the complex, being a 1st class collaborator and delivering impact in a short timeframe. He’s a pleasure to work with and a great guy.”

Paul Humphries, CMO, Kellogg Europe

“Reef are an absolute pleasure to work with, consistently bringing clarity and structure to complex challenges. Ed navigates effortlessly across diverse stakeholders, fostering collaboration to achieve the best outcome for our business.  His strong marketing acumen and great sense of humour make him a great partner but also a delight to work with. I cannot recommend him highly enough.”

Phil Wilkinson, Senior Director Omnichannel Commerce & Experience, Kellogg Europe

“Reef have been an invaluable strategic partner for our business, helping us to think through and articulate our patients’ journey in a deeper and more meaningful way.  Ed brings a thoughtful and structured approach to our working sessions that always brings the best out in our team. Today our brand messaging is tailored to the different stages of patients’ decision-making and we are seeing growing demand for our treatment as a result.”

·      Jason Powell, Co-Founder UK Vein Clinic

"Reef have been instrumental in the upskilling of our global marketing organisation to drive sustained brand growth.  The Brand Building Fundamentals program is THE foundational marketing course at Kellogg and has provided the platform for our brand-building successes in recent years."

Brendan McGinn, Director Global Marketing Capability, Kellogg

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