Sebastian Szade

Sebastian Szade

Managing Partner - Starcom Poland

Sebastian has been involved in the marketing communication industry for nearly two decades. As a Managing Partner in the biggest media agency in Poland - Starcom, he is responsible for strategy, innovation, and product areas.

Working with leading advertisers in Poland, he has gained experience in the most competitive product categories: financial, FMCG, e-Commerce, Retail, and media, executing innovative and widely acclaimed campaigns (over 30 Effie awards, including a Grand Prix and a Gold for best strategy in the global edition of the Festival of Media).

He has served as a juror for the Effie Awards Poland multiple times and has been a speaker at major marketing conferences in Poland, including the IAB Forum, Insummit, Multiscreen Day, and Commerce Day. Professionally, he advocates for seeking inspiration where others might not look. Privately, he's a fan of punk rock, heavy metal and the 8/16 bit computers.