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Marian Brannelly

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Marian Brannelly serves as Global Director of Awards at Lions, the organisation behind the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity — the advertising and creative communications industry's most celebrated awards programme. In this role she holds responsibility for the integrity, structure and global delivery of the Lions awards, which span categories across creativity in brand experience, media, entertainment, health, technology and beyond.

Last updated Oct 11, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Role
Global Director of Awards
Company
Lions
Based
London, United Kingdom

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Years in industry
15 years

Bio

Marian Brannelly serves as Global Director of Awards at Lions, the organisation behind the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity — the advertising and creative communications industry's most celebrated awards programme. In this role she holds responsibility for the integrity, structure and global delivery of the Lions awards, which span categories across creativity in brand experience, media, entertainment, health, technology and beyond.

Expertise & education

Expertise

Awards and Jury ManagementCreative Excellence StandardsAdvertising Industry EventsFestival ProgrammingCreative Communications