Yulia Kalner Head of Media and Creative – Kantar Germany Yulia is a Head of Media and Creative at Kantar Germany (based in Munich). Known for thriving on challenging marketing questions, Yulia is passionate about guiding brands towards growth through thoughtful, data-driven decisions. Throughout her career, Yulia has specialized in marketing effectiveness research, working with […]
Jury Category: Best of Europe Round 1
Joep Peeters
Joep Peeters Senior Lecturer & Course Manager – Fontys University of Applied Sciences Joep Peeters is a senior lecturer and coursemanager in Behavioral Change and Advertising at Fontys University of Applied Sciences, in the Netherlands, where he educates students in strategic and creative brand communication. He strongly believes in creating brands that matter and are […]
Karolus Viitala

Karolus Viitala Global Strategy Lead – Mehiläinen Karolus works as Business Unit Director and Group CMO at Mehiläinen, one of Europe’s largest healthcare companies with services produced at over 1000 locations by more than 40 000 employees and private practitioners in seven different countries. Prior to joining Mehiläinen, Karolus gained extensive experience when he had […]
Stephen Jones
Stephen Jones Brand Marketer – Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate Steve is an experienced marketing and commercial leader with a strong track record in global brand management, international marketing, and business development. As the International Marketing & USA Business Lead at Taylors of Harrogate, he heads up the International Brand Team, overseeing the international representation […]
Marie Binet
Marie Binet Head of Insights and Effectiveness – Fuse Marie has a Master in Business and Marketing and 14+ years of experience working in research & insights in the sports industry. She joined Fuse 3 years ago to lead the development of Insights and Effectiveness solutions for sport & entertainment clients. She plays a pivotal […]
Shaunagh Farrelly
Shaunagh Farrelly Senior Planner – Boys+Girls Shaunagh is a Senior Strategist with ten years of experience across local and global markets in Ireland and Canada. She has worked with major brands including Subaru, Tim Hortons, Campbell’s, and Booking.com, contributing to an award-winning Super Bowl campaign. Since returning to Ireland, she has brought her expertise to the […]
Viktor Jacobsson
Viktor Jacobsson Global Creative Director – Uber Viktor Jacobsson is an award-winning creative leader with 18 years of global experience shaping brand narratives and leading innovative campaigns for some of the world’s most iconic companies, including Apple, Nike, Google, and Uber. Currently based in Amsterdam, Viktor serves as a Creative Director at Uber, where he […]
Kate Murphy
Kate Murphy Global Brand Strategist – The LEGO Group Kate is an Aussie-born, London-based Brand Strategist, with 12+ years of experience helping build culturally compelling brands that stand out and stand for something. A fierce advocate for the transformative power of creativity, Kate brings a blend of strategic sharpness, boundless curiosity, and a love of […]
Aquayemi-Claude Akinsanya
Aquayemi-Claude Akinsanya Media & Brand Strategist | Founder & Speaker – GCBR and TCSL Campaign | Shinespot Light Cultivating Awareness Podcast Aquayemi-Claude G. Akinsanya is an award-winning Media & Brand Strategist, keynote speaker, and Forbes-featured changemaker with over 7 years of experience at the intersection of marketing, sustainability, and social impact. As the Founder and […]
Vladyslav Polonskyi
Vladyslav Polonskyi Founder & CEO – ROCKETS. GROWTH R&D A Ukrainian entrepreneur with a creative mindset, a deep understanding of marketing, and a proven track record of successfully growing businesses. Since 2003, has been involved in the development of agencies across all areas of advertising — from creative at BBDO, to media at Dentsu Group, […]