Jodie Lane is an experienced marketing professional currently serving as the Head of Events Marketing for the Own Brands Category at Marks and Spencer, overseeing a team of approximately 40 marketers responsible for end-to-end events marketing. Jodie has held various senior marketing roles at Marks and Spencer, including leading the iconic Own Brands portfolio and overseeing significant partnerships. Prior to Marks and Spencer, Jodie gained extensive experience at Mondelēz International, managing the £100m Away from Home portfolio and leading the Cadbury Easter Events marketing initiative. Jodie's career began at Cadbury plc and includes earlier roles in brand management and marketing, complemented by a degree in Geography from The University of Manchester and further education at Cambridge Marketing College.