Olly is a highly experienced marketing professional and the current Vice President of Global Sponsorships at Mastercard. With over 15 years' experience in the world of motorsports, he is the global lead for Mastercard's partnership with the McLaren Formula 1 Team. With a deep background in strategic sponsorships, he is adept at creating and executing compelling marketing strategies that connect global brands with passionate audiences. Olly started his career at JMI, a leading motorsports agency, where he managed series and team partners within Formula 1 including LG, Unilever, and UPS. In 2008 he moved to the global sponsorship agency Octagon, where he became Head of Motorsport. He oversaw the growth of the department at the agency, which included a portfolio of high-profile clients including TCS, Cisco, AWS, and Shell, and provided guidance and insight to inform Mastercard’s entry into Formula 1 in 2024.