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elkebussey@gmail.com
I'm Elke - a strategic, creative marketing and brand leader based in London.
With 9+ years’ experience building and scaling consumer/lifestyle brands across Europe, APAC and the US, I blend data-led thinking with creativity and storytelling to build brands that connect, grow, and cut through the noise.
I've launched platforms from scratch, repositioned global brands, led hundreds of partnerships, and delivered campaigns that drive both conversation and conversion - from London's cultural scene to international markets. The result? People want in.
ELKE BUSSEY
Marketing and Brand Expert
LEKKER BIKES
CORNERSTORE STUDIO
SCOUT KIDS
THE NUDGE
Scaled a Global D2C Brand by 60% YoY
Led global marketing at LEKKER Bikes, achieving 60–100% YoY growth through data-driven campaigns, a full rebrand, and market launches in the USA, NL, and DE. Drove a 300% YoY uplift in branded search and launched an influencer strategy that delivered 2M+ impressions in the first month. Built co-branded partnerships with lifestyle and cultural brands (Minor Figures, Allianz Stadium, 6Ft6 Wines), and helped LEKKER become a market leader while maintaining industry-leading CX scores (NPS 9/10, TrustPilot 4.5/5).
Built & Launched Brands Across 3 Continents
Orchestrated LEKKER’s global expansion, delivering global marketing strategies and creative campaigns (resulting in industry leading ROAS of 12.5) and securing 100+ top-tier press features. Transformed LEKKER into a leading eBike brand in Europe, the US, and APAC. Launched 4 new brand stores globally and 20+ products.
Fractional Marketing & Brand Leadership for High-Growth D2C Brands
Through Cornerstore Studio, I provide hands-on strategy and execution for brands ready to scale. From sharp branding and positioning to channel planning and campaign rollout, I help teams make their mark with clarity and creativity.
Launched Scout Kids, a Digital Platform for London Families
Spotted a gap, designed the digital product, built the brand, and launched a fast-growing D2C platform that solves the “what to do with the kids” dilemma. From content to CX to growth strategy -I’ve worn all the hats.
Turned Content into Culture at Piecemeal Puzzles
Built a viral content strategy that reached 1.6M+ people organically, in just 3 weeks. Landed coverage in tier-1 publications like Condé Nast Traveller, Cosmopolitan, Creative Boom, Suitcase & Stylist - with £0 media spend.
Community-Led growth at The Nudge
Scaled a paid membership community from 500 to 5,000+ through strategic brand partnerships and strategic content. Built a 250K+ email list and reached 1M+ monthly website impressions
Work Experience
Scout Kids
Founder & Director
London
12/2023 - Present
Cornerstore Studio
Head of Marketing & Brand + Director, London
12/2023 - Present
Head of Marketing & Brand,
Amsterdam
03/2021 - 11/2023
LEKKER Bikes
Piecemeal Puzzles
Founder
Amsterdam
01/2020 - 03/2021
The Nudge
Head of Partnerships & Memberships, London
03/2017 - 11/2019
Education
Growth Tribe
Digital Marketing Course
2023
Shillington College
Diploma in Graphic Design
2016
Newcastle University
2:1 BA Hons, Marketing & Business Management
2013 - 2016
GCSE’s + A-Levels
A-Levels: AAB
GCSE’s: 4 A*’s, 5 A’s