Geoff Cottrill
Geoffrey Cottrill | |
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| Born | July 4, 1963 |
| Occupation | Marketing executive |
| Known for | Chief Brand & Games Officer at Topgolf; Chief Marketing Officer at Converse; Vice President at Starbucks Entertainment's Hear Music; President of American operations for MullenLowe Group; Vice-chair for the Grammy Foundation |
Geoffrey Cottrill (born July 4, 1963) is a prominent American marketing executive who most recently held the position of Chief Brand & Games Officer at Topgolf until his retirement in March 2025. His career includes leadership roles at major corporations such as Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, Starbucks, and Converse. Additionally, he co-founded MARVIN and served as vice president at Starbucks Entertainment's Hear Music division based in Seattle. From 2007 through 2016, Cottrill was the chief marketing officer for Converse, a brand under the Nike, Inc. umbrella. He also acted as president of American operations for MullenLowe Group between 2015 and 2017.
In 2014, Cottrill took on the role of vice-chair for the Grammy Foundation, an organization dedicated to music education and preservation efforts. His achievements were recognized in 2010 when he was honored as one of Brandweek’s "Marketers of the Year."
Personal life
Cottrill splits his residence between Atlanta, Georgia and Cape Cod with his wife, Allie Cottrill, a photographer specializing in children's fashion. He is the father of the musician known as Clairo. Through his professional network, including connections with Jon Cohen—co-founder of The Fader and an executive at marketing firm Cornerstone—he played a role in securing his daughter's recording contract. This association prompted conversations online about her artistic credibility.
External links
- Former Converse CMO Geoff Cottrill to Lead MullenLowe Boston – Adage, 11 April 2016
- From Brand to Agency-Side feat. MullenLowe U.S.'s Geoff Cottrill – MullenLowe Group
- Kimpton Group Holding LLC – Relationship Science