Michaella Solar March

Chief Marketing Officer

Sep 2018 — Present

Michaella is a brand builder and marketing leader with an expertise in placemaking, place branding, hospitality and commercial real estate. She is the former global CMO for the worlds largest commercial real estate developer Tishman Speyer and currently the CMO for Australias largest hospitality group MAHM.

About Me

Michaella is an expert in hospitality strategy, membership strategy, placemaking and cultural brand marketing.

Having worked in start-up and legacy environments, Michaella is a change agent who can quickly identify opportunities for transformation and lead with empathy and creativity to help brands reimagine, reposition, and innovate to ensure their relevance for the future.

Michaella is currently the Chief Marketing Officer for Moelis Australia Hotel Management; a leader in hospitality and real estate within MA Financial Group.

Michaella is formerly the Chief Marketing Officer for Tishman Speyer, a global commercial real estate firm with a portfolio of $56 billion and operating in 29 markets globally. In this role she oversaw all marketing for the firm globally, including the rebranding and reimagining of the iconic landmark Rockefeller Center.

Prior to Tishman Speyer, she was the Global Director of Programming and Members Events for Soho House & Co. 

A passionate professional mentor, Michaella is also the founder of Other Company: A free and private platform for executive women to confidentially connect.

Experience

Chief Marketing Officer at MA Hospitality Management

Oct 2021 — Present

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Sydney, Australia

Chief Marketing Officer at Tishman Speyer

Oct 2019 — Oct 2021

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New York, NY

Chief Marketing Officer at Rockefeller Center, Tishman Speyer

Oct 2018 — Oct 2021

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New York City, NY

Global Director of Programming, Events & Brand Experience at Soho House & Co

Oct 2016 — Oct 2018

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New York City, NY

Global Marketing, Retail Programming & Customer Experience at Sonos, Inc.

Nov 2014 — Sep 2016

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New York City , NY

Director, Creative Strategy & Client Services (contract) at TH Productions

Dec 2013 — Jul 2014

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New York City, NY

Founder and Principal at No.9

Oct 2013 — Dec 2016

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New York City, NY

Marketing Director (contract) at Quirky

Oct 2013 — Dec 2013

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New York City, NY

Senior Director of Events & Creative Client Services at Thrillist

Oct 2012 — Oct 2013

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New York City, NY

US Director, Creative Strategy & Experiential Marketing at Splendid Communications

May 2011 — Oct 2012

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New York City, NY

US Marketing Director at Beggars Group

Mar 2010 — Jun 2011

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New York City, NY

Label Manager, PR & Marketing at Spunk Records

Mar 2009 — Jul 2010

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Music Scout, Film & TV Licensing at Level Two Music

Mar 2008 — Aug 2009

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Co-Founder, Executive Producer at Shoot The Player

Mar 2008 — Apr 2011

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Mentorship

Providing guidance, knowledge, and connections to aid in advancing your career.

Domain Expertise Advice

Advice based on years of experience, knowledge and understanding of Brand Marketing, Programming and Events, Cultural Partnerships, Commercial Real Estate, Retail, Public Art.

Real Estate & Placemaking

Advice based on years of experience in placemaking, property marketing, commercial real estate development, public art, hospitality and customer experience.

Hospitality & Members Clubs

Strategy and guidance based on years of proven success leading hospitality organizations, including current role as CMO for Australias leading hospitality group.

Marketing

Advice based on years of experience overseeing fully integrated global marketing campaigns in the B2B and B2C space.

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