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Julien Barraux, Chief Creative Officer at The Magnum Ice Cream Company, and Miriam Plon Sauer, Global Chief Strategy Officer at AKQA, will co-chair this year’s Effie Awards Europe jury

Grand Jury

Grand Jury

President of Accenture Song for EMEA

Accenture Song

Grand Jury

Executive Creative Lead, Google BeNeLux

Google

Grand Jury

Chief Executive Officer

Publicis Groupe EMEA

Grand Jury

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

REBORRN

Grand Jury

Co-Founder

REBORRN

Grand Jury

Chief Strategy Officer, Ogilvy EMEA

Ogilvy EMEA

Grand Jury

Chief Marketing Officer - EMEA

Kenvue

Grand Jury

Head of Partnerships

Red Bull

Grand Jury

Senior Vice President and CMO of International Foods

Pepsico

Grand Jury

Chief Creative Officer

The Magnum Ice Cream Company

Grand Jury

Vice President & General Manager

The Estée Lauder

Grand Jury

H&M Global Head of Creative Strategy

H&M

Grand Jury

Europe Chief marketing officer

Nestlé

Grand Jury

Global CMO

Škoda

Grand Jury

Global Chief Strategy Officer

AKQA

Grand Jury

Director of Development

FAI Ireland Foundation

Grand Jury

Global CSO

Dentsu Creative

Grand Jury

Head of Marketing Communications

An Post

Grand Jury

EVP, Global Strategy

Havas Media Network

Grand Jury

Global Brand President

UM

Grand Jury

Chief Brand Officer

Deutsche Telekom

Grand Jury

Global Creative Thought Leadership Director

Kantar

Grand Jury

Global Creative Thought Leadership Director

Kantar

Grand Jury

CEO

McCann

Multi-market Round 2

Multi-market Round 2

Head of Strategy

MullenLowe GGK

Multi-market Round 2

UK CSO

McCann

Multi-market Round 2

Senior Strategist

Buzzman

Multi-market Round 2

Director Marketing Culture & Capabilities Europe

Ab Inbev

Multi-market Round 2

Group Account Director

Leo Burnett Belgrade

Multi-market Round 2

Strategy Director Media

Core

Multi-market Round 2

Deputy Managing Director

Kantar France

Multi-market Round 2

Head of Creative Works

Google

Multi-market Round 2

Media & Communications Strategy and Planning Lead

Pepsico

Multi-market Round 2

Partner

REBORRN

Multi-market Round 2

Chief Growth Officer

Salestube

Multi-market Round 2

Global Creative Thought Leadership Manager

Kantar

Multi-market Round 2

Head of Brand & Marketing

Lidl Belgium & Luxembourg

Multi-market Round 2

Chief Strategy Officer

Droga5 Dublin

Multi-market Round 2

Managing Director

Publicis Dublin

Multi-market Round 2

CEO

Hafida Abahai PR

Multi-market Round 2

CEO

Valve One

Multi-market Round 2

Marketing Director

SF1 Group, Pandora

Multi-market Round 2

Global CSO

Havas Media Network

Multi-market Round 2

Head of Effectiveness

Mother

Multi-market Round 2

Marketing Director

Spar Slovenija

Multi-market Round 2

Head of Marketing CEE

Visa

Multi-market Round 2

Head of Marketing CEE

Zalando

Multi-market Round 2

Strategy Director

WPP Media Czech Republic

Multi-market Round 2

CEO

Oliver Ireland

Multi-market Round 2

Head of Marketing Communications

Slovak Telekom

Multi-market Round 2

Head of Planning

Ogilvy

Multi-market Round 2

Chief Customer & Business Intelligence Officer

LOREAL

Multi-market Round 2

Head of Marketing

Oriola

Multi-market Round 2

Head of Strategy

Zaraguza

Multi-market Round 2

Managing Director Dentsu Creative Portugal

Dentsu Creative Portugal

Multi-market Round 2

Marketing and communications director

OTP Bank Group

Multi-market Round 2

Creative Strategy Manager Europe

Mastercard

Multi-market Round 2

Business Director

INNOCEAN

Multi-market Round 2

Global CSO

BETC

Multi-market Round 2

Regional Marketing Director CEE, Asia

Bolt

Multi-market Round 2

Head of Marketing Effectiveness

Kantar

Multi-market Round 2

President

LePub

Multi-market Round 2

Planning Director

Marcel

Multi-market Round 2

Global Magnum Ice Cream brand lead

The Magnum Ice Cream Company

Multi-market Round 2

Global Marketing Lead - Smoking Cessation

Kenvue

Multi-market Round 2

Business Line Director Marketing

iO digital

Positive Change Round 2

Positive Change Round 2

Head of Marketing Communication Department

Bank BNP Paribas

Positive Change Round 2

Global e-mobility stream leader

Scania

Positive Change Round 2

Head of Romania, Croatia, Slovenia, and Bulgaria

Visa, Europe

Positive Change Round 2

Marketing Director

Nespresso Switzerland

Positive Change Round 2

Client Relationships

Publicis Groupe DACH

Positive Change Round 2

Chief Strategy Officer

McCann Germany

Positive Change Round 2

CEO

TBWA Ireland

Positive Change Round 2

Consultant

REBORRN

Positive Change Round 2

Global Director Creative Partnerships & Inclusive Marketing

Reckitt

Positive Change Round 2

CSO

VML

Positive Change Round 2

Chief Growth Officer

Dentsu

Positive Change Round 2

Strategy Director

Serviceplan

Positive Change Round 2

ex CMO for Asahi, now consultant

Freelance

Positive Change Round 2

Marketing Director IOI

Diageo Ireland

Positive Change Round 2

Managing Director

Jam Session

Positive Change Round 2

Chief Growth Officer, European & Pacific Developed Markets

Kraft Heinz

Positive Change Round 2

Global Head of Brand Communications

Pernod Ricard

Positive Change Round 2

Creative Chairman & Chief Strategy Officer

Uncle Grey

Positive Change Round 2

COO

Royal Society for Blind Children

Positive Change Round 2

Chief Strategy Officer

Ogilvy

Positive Change Round 2

Executive Creative Director

Pepsico

Positive Change Round 2

Client Director & Head of Creative Domain

Kantar

Positive Change Round 2

CEO Triad Prague, President Associaction of communication agencies CZ

Triad Advertising Prague

Positive Change Round 2

Agency & Marketing Partnerships Director, Global Strategic Marketing, Consumer Health

Bayer

Positive Change Round 2

Creative Domain Lead Netherlands

Kantar

Positive Change Round 2

Founder & CEO

Linea 5

Positive Change Round 2

Managing Director

OMD

Positive Change Round 2

Managing Partner

BetterSvit

Positive Change Round 2

Sustainability and Energy Policy Manager EMEA

Google

Best of Europe Round 2

Best of Europe Round 2

E-Commerce General Manager

L’Oréal Polska

Best of Europe Round 2

Chief Strategy Officer

Dentsu Labs

Best of Europe Round 2

CEO

feat.

Best of Europe Round 2

CMO / executive Board Member

Delhaize / UBA

Best of Europe Round 2

Head of Marketing

Lidl Polska

Best of Europe Round 2

Head of Strategy, Europe Media and Digital Centre

Diageo

Best of Europe Round 2

Chief Strategy Officer

Publicis Groupe Belgium

Best of Europe Round 2

Global Planning Director

LOLA Madrid

Best of Europe Round 2

Head of Marketing and CommunicationsMcDonald's

McDonald’s Serbia

Best of Europe Round 2

Founder

Make It Count

Best of Europe Round 2

New Business Director

Futura DDB Slovenia

Best of Europe Round 2

Head of Planning

Folk VML

Best of Europe Round 2

Chief Strategy Officer

Ogilvy

Best of Europe Round 2

Chief Planning & Strategy Officer, UK

Havas Media Network

Best of Europe Round 2

Global Marketing Senior Director - Digestive Health

Kenvue

Best of Europe Round 2

Commercial Director

RTÉ

Best of Europe Round 2

VP Global Marketing & Direct Sales

Costa Crociere

Best of Europe Round 2

Brand Building Innovation & Communication

Procter & Gamble International Operations SA

Best of Europe Round 2

Managing Director

Kantar

Best of Europe Round 2

Channel strategy & Frontline Experience Director

Yettel Serbia

Best of Europe Round 2

Creative Director

Boys+Girls

Best of Europe Round 2

Global Head of Strategy

LePub

Best of Europe Round 2

Senior Vice President Marketing Communications Central Europe

Mastercard

Best of Europe Round 2

CEO

Droga5

Best of Europe Round 2

Senior Brand Director

Kraft Heinz

Best of Europe Round 2

Strategy & Creative Director, Partner

THIS IS LOCCO

Best of Europe Round 2

Marketing Director

Bauhaus Finland & Estonia

Best of Europe Round 2

CEO

Make it Simple

Best of Europe Round 2

Creative Domain Lead

Kantar

Best of Europe Round 2

Head of Brand Marketing

BCR/ Erste

Best of Europe Round 2

Founder & CEO

MCCP

Best of Europe Round 2

Marketing Director

FUIB

Best of Europe Round 2

CMO

Raiffeisen Bank

Best of Europe Round 2

Premium Brands Director

Plzeňský Prazdroj

Best of Europe Round 2

Strategic Director

OMD

Best of Europe Round 2

President & CEO

McCann Spain

Best of Europe Round 2

expert (brand) positioining & marketing strategist

thrue North positioning

Best of Europe Round 2

CEO & Partner

PONG

Best of Europe Round 2

Chief Executive Officer

Omnicom Media

Best of Europe Round 2

Head of Marketing Capabilities

Pepsico Europe

Best of Europe Round 2

CEO

ACG

Best of Europe Round 2

Chief Marketing Officer

Starlight Media

Best of Europe Round 2

Head of Media Effectiveness EMEA

Google

Best of Europe Round 2

Group Brand Manager CZ & SK | Slovak Brands & Radlers | Multi-Market Operation

Heineken Slovakia

Best of Europe Round 2

Data and Analytics Officer

WPP Media Czech Republic

Best of Europe Round 2

General Manager

Marcel

Best of Europe Round 2

Director Media & Creative

Kantar Germany

Best of Europe Round 2

Strategic Growth and Agency Partnerships

Teads

Best of Europe Round 2

Senior Client Director / Communication Expert

Kantar

Best of Europe Round 2

Global Chief Creative Officer

Pernod Ricard

Best of Europe Round 2

Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer

BeInfluence Europe

Best of Europe Round 2

Consumer Insight Director Europe

FERRERO

Best of Europe Round 2

Managing Director

mreaction

Best of Europe Round 2

Account Manager

Dentsu Creative

Best of Europe Round 2

Global Magnum Brand Director

The Magnum Ice Cream Company

Best of Europe Round 2

Marketing & Commercial Expert

REBORRN

Best of Europe Round 2

Marketing Director, Poland and Baltics

Mondelez

Multi-Market Round 1

Multi-Market Round 1

Senior Strategy Director

Multi-Market Round 1

BX Delivery Director

Dentsu

Multi-Market Round 1

Senior Creative

Twitch Brand Partnership Studio

Multi-Market Round 1

Global CMI Director

LOREAL

Multi-Market Round 1

Marketing Communications Manager

An Post

Multi-Market Round 1

Brand Manager

Bergenbier SA (part of Molson Coors company)

Multi-Market Round 1

Art Director

Marketsquare

Multi-Market Round 1

CEO & Partner

Valicon

Multi-Market Round 1

Partner

CPC Brand Consultants

Multi-Market Round 1

Marketing Manager

RTÉ

Multi-Market Round 1

Head of Marketing

Zagrebačka banka

Multi-Market Round 1

Heineken Global Communications Manager

The Heineken Company

Multi-Market Round 1

Planning Director

Ogilvy

Multi-Market Round 1

Digital strategist

The Smarts

Multi-Market Round 1

Global Consumer Insight Lead, Home Care

Unilever

Multi-Market Round 1

Strategy Director

Leo Burnett Bucharest

Multi-Market Round 1

Strategy Director

Zaraguza

Multi-Market Round 1

Strategy Director

Cronos Groep

Multi-Market Round 1

Managing Director

Multi-Market Round 1

Director of Community Engagement

CITEO

Multi-Market Round 1

Chief Marketing Officer

Mercury Solution

Multi-Market Round 1

Managing Director

Omnicom

Multi-Market Round 1

Strategy Director

The Newtons Laboratory

Multi-Market Round 1

Sr. Strategic planner

Berlin Creative Studio

Multi-Market Round 1

Head of Account Management & Growth

BBDO Germany

Multi-Market Round 1

Global Strategy Director

David Madrid

Multi-Market Round 1

Vice-President & CSO

Steve

Multi-Market Round 1

Global Cornetto brand lead and Cones innovation

The Magnum Ice Cream Company

Multi-Market Round 1

Business Director

Next-DC

Multi-Market Round 1

Creative Director &Founder

Bickerstaff.734

Multi-Market Round 1

Marketing Manager Benelux

Zespri International

Multi-Market Round 1

Senior lecturer Marketing, Branding & MarCom

The Hague School of Applied Sciences

Multi-Market Round 1

Fractional CMO / interim CMO

Freelance

Multi-Market Round 1

Director Marketing

Hyundai Motor Deutschland

Multi-Market Round 1

Senior Lecturer & Course Manager Creative Advertising

Fontys School of Economics

Multi-Market Round 1

CEO

Blue Robot

Multi-Market Round 1

Global Strategy Director

TBWA Neboko

Multi-Market Round 1

Strategy Lead

THIS IS LOCCO

Multi-Market Round 1

International Coordinator Business & Media, lecturer Bachelor Communication

Howest University of Applied Science

Multi-Market Round 1

SVP Marketing & Creative Solutions

Live Nation

Multi-Market Round 1

Deputy Head of Planning

VCCP London

Multi-Market Round 1

Head of Corporate Communications

Virgin Media

Multi-Market Round 1

Head of Strategy

Publicis Group

Multi-Market Round 1

Global Brand Insights Director

Pernod Ricard

Multi-Market Round 1

Senior Communication expert

Freelance

Multi-Market Round 1

Regional Marketing Director CEE

Velux

Multi-Market Round 1

Managing Director

Media 365

Multi-Market Round 1

Managing Director

REBORRN

Multi-Market Round 1

Strategy Director

TRIAD Advertising

Multi-Market Round 1

Marketing Director

AikBank Serbia

Multi-Market Round 1

Strategy Director

McCann

Multi-Market Round 1

Senior Brand Manager Heinz Europe & Pacific Developed Markets EPDM

Kraft Heinz

Multi-Market Round 1

CEO

Vivid

Multi-Market Round 1

CMO

Škoda

Multi-Market Round 1

CEO

OMD Optimum Media Ukraine

Multi-Market Round 1

Creative Strategist

MUW Saatchi & Saatchi

Multi-Market Round 1

Chief Strategy Officer

VML Poland

Multi-Market Round 1

Head of Social Content and Influencers

Virgin Media O2

Multi-Market Round 1

Founder + CSO

Punk Agency

Multi-Market Round 1

Director Brand & Marketing Communication

Vodafone Romania

Multi-Market Round 1

Marketing Director

eMAG

Multi-Market Round 1

Marketing Director

Asahi UK at Asahi Europe & International

Multi-Market Round 1

European Strategy Director

INNOCEAN

Multi-Market Round 1

Chief Marketing and Creativity Officer

mci group

Multi-Market Round 1

Business Director

WPP Media

Multi-Market Round 1

Director of Communications

Stockholm Exergi

Multi-Market Round 1

Director Integreate

DpG media

Multi-Market Round 1

Marketing Director

Heineken®

Multi-Market Round 1

Head of Digital Strategy

Atlantic Grupa

Multi-Market Round 1

Head of Strategy

Havas Lynx

Positive Change Round 1

Positive Change Round 1

Strategy Director

Publicis Dublin

Positive Change Round 1

Marketing Manager, Guinness

Diageo Ireland

Positive Change Round 1

Executive Creative Director

BBDO

Positive Change Round 1

Chief Creative Officer | Co-founder

United Imaginations

Positive Change Round 1

CEO, Author, Founder, Professional Speaker and Podcast Host

GCBR and TCSL Campaign

Positive Change Round 1

Lecturer, Education Manager, Creative Business & Media

Breda University of Applied Sciences

Positive Change Round 1

Senior Art Director

Momentum Worldwide

Positive Change Round 1

Creative Director

TBWA Ireland

Positive Change Round 1

Senior Strategic Planner

Cohn & Jansen Creative Network

Positive Change Round 1

Engagement Manager

REBORRN

Positive Change Round 1

Managing Director

MullenLowe Media

Positive Change Round 1

EMEA Business Development Director

Dentsu Creative

Positive Change Round 1

Head of Media & CMI

Haier Europe

Positive Change Round 1

Global Integrated Communication Manager Heineken

Heineken®

Positive Change Round 1

Strategy Director

Klick Health

Positive Change Round 1

Director of Global Marketing

Icelandair

Positive Change Round 1

Head of Marketing & Communications SEE

Mastercard

Positive Change Round 1

Head of Strategy & Growth

TWENTY8 Studios

Positive Change Round 1

Head of Strategy / Associate Director

We Are Social

Positive Change Round 1

Planning Director

Havas Lynx

Positive Change Round 1

Managing Director and Head of Analysis

BluePoint Research & Consulting

Positive Change Round 1

Henkel Consumer Brands – IMU Hair – Senior Brand Manager International

Henkel

Positive Change Round 1

Founder & CEO | Employer Branding & Youth Insights Expert | Keynote Speaker

Instar (Instar Baltics, Finland and Talent)

Positive Change Round 1

Client Service Director

ResSOLUTION Group

Positive Change Round 1

International Course Manager, Academic Expert & Lecturer

FH Wien der WKW

Positive Change Round 1

Head of Creative Plannung

SERVICEPLAN GROUP

Positive Change Round 1

Interim Head of Sustainability

Allianz Ireland

Positive Change Round 1

Creative Director

LUNA TBWA

Positive Change Round 1

Head of Strategy

MADE BY VACULIK

Positive Change Round 1

Group Head of Snack Business Development

Coca Cola HBC

Positive Change Round 1

Global Head of Integrated Brand Experience

Unilever

Positive Change Round 1

CCO

Tinker Tailor  GmbH

Positive Change Round 1

Senior Marketing Manager

BNP Paribas

Positive Change Round 1

Communication Strategist

CYTA

Positive Change Round 1

Global Experience Strategist

the LEGO Group

Positive Change Round 1

Media and PR Officer

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Germany

Positive Change Round 1

Business Development Director

Inspired UM

Positive Change Round 1

CEO, EMEA & APAC at Mediahub Worldwide (part of Omnicom)

Mediahub Worldwide (part of Omnicom)

Positive Change Round 1

Research Assistant at the Institute of Marketing

FHWN University

Positive Change Round 1

Head of Strategy

The Public House

Positive Change Round 1

Chief Creative Officer

Bonfire

Positive Change Round 1

Senior Strategist

Boys+Girls

Positive Change Round 1

Marketing Specialist, Strategy Team

INNOCEAN

Positive Change Round 1

Senior Strategist

&Co.

Positive Change Round 1

Managing Director

Leo Burnett Ukraine

Positive Change Round 1

Strategy Director

Ogilvy Health

Positive Change Round 1

Head of Strategy

WPP Media

Positive Change Round 1

Managing Director

VML

Positive Change Round 1

Chief Creative Officer

Bray Leino Group

Best of Europe Round 1

Best of Europe Round 1

Strategist

TBWA Helsinki

Best of Europe Round 1

Head of Media

Gnomi Group/Hub&Spoke

Best of Europe Round 1

Impact Director (Strategy and Action)

Artificial Group

Best of Europe Round 1

CEO

Media First Ukraine

Best of Europe Round 1

Head of Strategy

HeimatTBWA

Best of Europe Round 1

ECD

VCCP

Best of Europe Round 1

Key account manager

EssenceMediacom Latvia

Best of Europe Round 1

Strategic Planner

INNOCEAN

Best of Europe Round 1

Head of Strategy

Webrepublic AG

Best of Europe Round 1

Senior Strategist

Folk VML

Best of Europe Round 1

General Manager & Head of Strategy

Cohn&Jansen Creative Network

Best of Europe Round 1

Research Director

Pragmatica

Best of Europe Round 1

Managing Director & CFO

Free Andy

Best of Europe Round 1

Head of Client Leadership

WPP Media

Best of Europe Round 1

Marketing Strategist

Svenska Spel Sport & Casino

Best of Europe Round 1

Strategy Director

BBDO

Best of Europe Round 1

CMI Director (Humans and Brands, Strategic Projects Insights)

LOREAL

Best of Europe Round 1

Group Director, Strategic Planning

Ogilvy

Best of Europe Round 1

Marketing Director

Mastercard Hungary

Best of Europe Round 1

Marketing Communications Director

Eolo Spa

Best of Europe Round 1

Chief Operating Officer

Postmen

Best of Europe Round 1

General Manager

Jam Session Agency

Best of Europe Round 1

Consumer Marketing Manager

RetuRO

Best of Europe Round 1

Creative & Business Development Director

Leo Burnett

Best of Europe Round 1

Director Marketing Excellence Europe

Heineken®

Best of Europe Round 1

Founder & CEO

Aragon

Best of Europe Round 1

Marketing Manager for Category & Brand Development

Atlantic Grupa

Best of Europe Round 1

Campaign Manager

Volvo

Best of Europe Round 1

Senior Copywriter

NoA Åkestam Holst

Best of Europe Round 1

Strategy director, partner

Ivalo Creative Agency

Best of Europe Round 1

Head of Communications & Campaign

Tesco

Best of Europe Round 1

Chief Strategy Officer

VML

Best of Europe Round 1

Head of Brand & Menu Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukrainian

McDonald’s

Best of Europe Round 1

Heinz Brand Lead- Europe & Pacific Developed Markets

Kraft Heinz

Best of Europe Round 1

Head of Insights and Planning

Diageo Ireland

Best of Europe Round 1

Executive Creative Director

SHIFT

Best of Europe Round 1

Associate Professor Ph.D. & Vice Dean of the Faculty of Journalism and Communication Sciences

FJSC

Best of Europe Round 1

Associate Strategy Director

Uncle Grey

Best of Europe Round 1

Independent Creative Director

Mafalda&Francisco

Best of Europe Round 1

Strategy Director

Banda Agency

Best of Europe Round 1

Head of Strategy

SuperHeroes Amsterdam

Best of Europe Round 1

Strategy Director

Dentsu Creative

Best of Europe Round 1

Chief Strategy Officer Europe

M+C Saatchi Group

Best of Europe Round 1

Creative Director

KAYAK

Best of Europe Round 1

Marketing Director

Carlsberg Western Balkans

Best of Europe Round 1

Creative Director

Ziska

Best of Europe Round 1

Strategic Planning Director

DDB Athens

Best of Europe Round 1

Head of Strategy

Havas Lynx

Best of Europe Round 1

Director Chief brand communication

Orange

Best of Europe Round 1

Communications Planner

&Co.

Best of Europe Round 1

Client Service Director

Nitram

Best of Europe Round 1

Global Head of Insights

H&M

Best of Europe Round 1

Strategy Director and Partner

White Label

Best of Europe Round 1

CEO

Wavemaker Polska

Best of Europe Round 1

Business & Creative Lead

Saatchi & Saatchi Sofia

Best of Europe Round 1

Brand Marketing Expert

Slovenská sporiteľňa

Best of Europe Round 1

Program Director of the 5-year "International Communication" degree & Senior Professor

ISCOM

Best of Europe Round 1

Senior Brand Strategist

Lego

Best of Europe Round 1

Head of Marketing

Pladis Global

Best of Europe Round 1

Head of Brand Strategy & Content Production

Škoda Auto

Best of Europe Round 1

Senior Marketing Manager

Mars

Best of Europe Round 1

Marketing Director

Mondelez

Best of Europe Round 1

Strategist

Serviceplan

Best of Europe Round 1

Engagement Manager | Strategy Transformation & Growth

REBORRN

Best of Europe Round 1

Head of Identity and Communications Unit

UniCredit Bank Serbia

Best of Europe Round 1

Director of the English PSCC Section

Prague School of Creative Communication

Best of Europe Round 1

ECD and Managing Partner

NORD DDB Cph

Best of Europe Round 1

Founder & Strategist

Stratology

Best of Europe Round 1

Partner, strategia i innowacje

One Eleven

Best of Europe Round 1

Co-founder, CEO

HyperNormal

Best of Europe Round 1

Head of Strategy

McCann

Best of Europe Round 1

Global Creative Director

Uber

Best of Europe Round 1

Chief Communications Officer

1+1 media