For Accomplished Talent.

Independence doesn’t have to
mean going it alone.

Welcome to our community of accomplished marketing leaders and specialists who work independently, together.

Accomplished talent, it’s time to shine

Working independently allows you to chart your own course in your career, in a way that’s not always possible when you’re working as part of a larger organisation.

It gives you the freedom to choose the projects that inspire you most, working for the brands where you can have the greatest impact, while having the flexibility to make work, work for you.

But independence is, by its very nature, a solitary pursuit. When you work on your own, you don’t always have the same access to great people that you have when you work with colleagues, day-in, day-out.

You’re not always surrounded by a breadth of skills to call upon, or talent to stretch your thinking. And what sometimes makes it harder is the feeling that you don’t have like-minded people to talk to.

It’s a big decision to go it alone. But there doesn’t have to be a trade-off between self-determination and the professional camaraderie and growth you enjoy as part of a bigger team.

A ready-made network of expert collaborators you can call upon

Immediate access to independent professionals from a wide range of different marketing disciplines, who you can collaborate with to best serve the businesses you work with. 

A community you can trust, made accessible like never before

We’re incredibly selective about who gets to be a member of our community, because we pride ourselves on only having people who are quite simply the best in their fields.

Shared knowledge, shared experiences

Regular opportunities to share experiences and learn from the best independent marketing minds you could find.

If you’ve got a challenge that you need to solve, chances are that a fellow NEON Leader has encountered something similar before.

We’re here to help you shine

Incredible things happen when great people collaborate. We’ve seen it happen, and done it, time and again.

We’re a highly curated community, not a database of people looking for work.  Every member invests their time and expertise to strengthen the community, providing opportunities to collaborate, develop and have fun together. 

As part of the NEON Leaders community, you can be certain you’re part of a network of the best marketing talent there is, but you’re also gaining access to a wealth of accomplished talent that you can partner with.

So, when it’s time for you to shine in your career as an independent marketing professional, choose the proven expertise of a community of marketing minds who are also dedicated to lighting things up.

Sparkling comments from our members

“NEON Leaders is a great place to be for anyone on their independent journey. It is a place of like-minded and highly experienced talented marketeers and commercial experts who willingly share their experience and contacts to help you succeed outside the corporate world. I highly rate all the community events I have attended. They allow me to stay tuned with latest industry thinking and trends which is highly important when driving value into my clients and continuing to deliver excellence.”
Cat Hadfield
Capability and Training Specialist, Luxury Brand Strategist.ex. Loreal and P&G Category Director
“NEON Leaders provides an important sense of community, one that has helped me to grow as an independent professional. The quality of the talent in the community is second-to-none, and I’ve learned a great deal from their diverse perspectives, experiences, and range of skills. They’re also a fantastic group of professionals to collaborate with on projects. So now, working independently isn’t a solitary experience, it’s an inspiring one.”
Jamal Hamidi
Creative Storytellerex. Managing Director & Executive Creative Director, DDB
“I feel very proud, yet humbled to work alongside remarkable marketing talents, lending my skills and talents as a communications specialist to the projects we work on collectively, as well as my experience as a Singaporean and across South East Asia.  The team at NEON Leaders was pivotal in guiding me to give the best of myself to challenging and fulfilling projects, contributing to my growth and development, while allowing me to work with flexibility.  The NEON Leaders’ approach is the new way of working where we break down parochial perceptions about what a successful marketing and communications career path looks like.  I am excited to be part of this change.”
Joanna AshNEON Leader, Singapore
“When I need a different perspective I find so much value in talking with the NEON community. In my world of data and AI it is easy to get mired in a single approach or method that feels true. But meeting with NEON leaders on community calls and in person really brings a global, real, applicable perspective to my work, helping me almost instantly. Our discussions are without bias because we are not trying to impress anyone and that is when true creative problem solving can begin.”
Saba Ahmad
Fractional CTO, Database & AI specialistex. Senior Director Data Analytics, Citigroup
“After a 20 year career in agency and brand roles I decided to step out and do my own thing.  Little did I know of the challenges that would accompany the opportunities in making such a move.  This is where NEON Leaders proved their weight in gold.  I was fortunate to join a group of high calibre marketing professionals from around the world, who have travelled this road before.  Their counsel and guidance proved invaluable to me as I found my solo wings.  I’m proud to be part of this group 2 years on, and to be in a position to pass on some of my own learnings to those who are considering a similar path.”
Gordon McLean
Brand Strategistex. Group Strategy Director at Apple and BBDO
“I’m proud to be a member of Neon Leaders,  a fantastic community of senior, independent multidisciplinary marketers across the world. I truly value the diversity of experiences we collectively bring to the table and the opportunity to learn from fellow practitioners. Branching out as an independent after many years in the corporate world managing teams can be a lonely ride; I’m glad to have found a community that can support my growth as well as provide a safe space during this transition.”
Priyanka Nath
Fractional CMOex. Head of Performance Marketing, Google APAC

Ready to shine with us?

If you’re interested to join our community and have a minimum of 15 years of exceptional marketing experience,  including driving commercial results in leadership positions, we’d love to hear from you.

Talk to us