A go-getting graduate who started his career as a campaign creator for high profile sports teams overseas and now markets VIP hospitality for the likes of Wimbledon has been named one of the top 100 influencers in marketing.

Tom Ravenhill, senior marketing manager for Keith Prowse Hospitality, joins the likes of Deliveroo’s global director in the Top 100 Marketing Influencers Index 2024, unveiled at the Technology for Marketing show at London’s ExCeL.

Even more impressive, Tom was placed 47th, making the top 50 influencers.

During his sports degree at University College Birmingham, Tom studied everything from development and innovation in sport to operational sports management, but also international marketing.

He also completed an internship at the Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, and with sports nutrition brand Grenade, as well as going on residential trips to Berlin and Krakow during his studies.

On graduation, he secured a role as marketing strategist for Vancouver Whitecaps FC, a Canadian Major League Soccer team, which saw him creating campaigns with high-profile brands including Adidas and EA Sports.