Ella Sy

Strategy Director at GDR, ex-publicis and keynote speaker

Ella is a Business Futures Strategy Director and Consultant at GDR. She offers valuable insights and guidance to retailers, brands, and hospitality clients. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and French, she brings a distinct and diverse perspective. Ella excels in driving business and human growth through consumer insights, brand personas, and strategic narratives. She is known for her engaging speaking style and praised for her warmth, dynamism, and relatability.

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What Ella Sy's clients say

Here is some of the feedback from audiences and clients who have worked with Ella.

"We're excited to hear you present – I heard rave reviews about you from the team!"

Paul Lo,

CMO,

Microsoft

"We had lots of positive feedback from attendees… the day really helped us to refine our thinking"

Innovation Team, UK,

Jaguar Landrover

"We loved meeting you yesterday! Your presentation at the Preferred Hotels' Regional Conference was brilliant and triggered the interest of many hoteliers. Well done!"

Christina,

Mydayaway.com

"Ella was really inspiring and shared excellent content."

Google, Brazil

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Languages:

Chinese ,
English ,
French

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Ella Sy's 2024 biography

Meet Ella Sy

Ella is a Business Futures Strategy Director and Consultant at GDR.

She is focused on providing retailers, brands and hospitality clients with thought leadership, insights and wayfinding to the future.

As a native to France, with heritage in Asia and a resident of the UK; she is not only multi-lingual, (English, Mandarin & French) but can also provide interesting cultural and social perspectives.

Ella’s driving force as a speaker and thought leader is to be a catalyst for business & human growth.

Her experience with brands & agencies enables Ella to unlock consumer insights, dive into brand personas & purpose, and create compelling strategic stories that capture the zeitgeist and audience.

As a speaker, she is warm, dynamic and relatable.