Tara started her media career at Mindshare 15 years ago as a digital and social media manager, quickly pivoting into a broader planning and client management role. Her portfolio spans a diverse rage of sectors including FMCG, Government, Alcohol, Retail and Charity. She has successfully led global accounts like Unilever and Campari in Ireland, along […]
Sylvia Andre leads both the global marketing and creative vision at mci group, holding the dual roles of Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Creativity Officer. As Chief Marketing Officer she drives the development of brand narratives and marketing strategies across the group’s portfolio, ensuring each brand is positioned for growth and relevance in a fast-changing […]
Răzvan Acsente is CMO at eMAG, the largest marketplace in Eastern Europe. He specializes in building scalable, data-driven systems that directly impact revenue, turning creativity into measurable business impact, and bridging technology and commercial thinking with real consumer behavior change and brand strategy. He likes to say that, just like the best perfumes don’t smell […]
With 27 years experience in advertising, I am an enthusiast of the industry and I do believe in the power of brands & communication to do more and better for the people. I am a proven effective, creative and impactful professional, with deep knowledge of branding & media. Along my career, I’ve been leading innovation, […]
Raluca Kovacs has spent 25 years in advertising doing the one thing she loves most — solving problems with creativity. She started planning in her 20s at McCann Bucharest, overseeing major brands like Nestlé and Heineken, and hasn’t stopped since. A few lucky breaks along the way turned into something she’s genuinely proud of: helping […]
Paweł operates at the intersection of business logic and creative intuition. As Chief Strategy Officer, he orchestrates a powerhouse team of ten strategists, navigating the complex landscape of modern marketing to deliver work that does more than just trend – it performs. Throughout his career, Paweł has been a trusted partner for global giants, including […]
Natalia Boronina is the CEO of VIVID Digital Agency. She is an expert in digital communications with over 17 years of experience in the marketing industry. She has led more than 150 successful projects and activations for both global and local brands across diverse markets. For over seven years, Natalia has been developing VIVID into […]
Nikola Parrak is Head of Marketing at Škoda Auto Czech Republic. With over a decade of experience across different marketing roles on both client and agency sides, she has played an active part in building Škoda as a modern, successful brand, first across global markets and now in the Czech Republic. She previously led international […]
Martina Hrivnáková is a strategic marketing and brand consultant with over 20 years of experience building brands that challenge the status quo. Her work spans financial services, telecommunications, and consumer markets — with a particular focus on multi-market brand strategy, organisational culture, and customer experience transformation. She has led marketing and brand initiatives at some […]
A brand builder at heart, Monika brings a vast FMCG experience spanning global, regional, and local roles to the Effie Europe judging panel. At Heinz, she specializes in scaling strategic and cultural brand platforms across markets — turning locally resonant ideas into powerful, multi-market forces. Monika is a firm believer that great marketing starts with […]
