Tom Vingerhoets Executive Strategy Director – VML Belgium “My kids call advertising “reclama”—a mix of the Dutch words for advertising (“reclame”) and drama—because it interrupts their YouTube videos. It’s funny, but also a good reminder of the challenge we face: if our work feels off or irrelevant, it simply doesn’t work. “That’s what drives me in […]
Jury Year: 2025
Ákos Moldván
Ákos Moldván Brand Director – One Akos Moldvan has been working in marketing communications for over 15 years, spending a significant part of this time in the brand and media fields of major telecommunications companies such as Magyar Telekom, Vodafone, DIGI, and One. Following the launch of the One brand in Hungary, he currently leads […]
Alicja Miklaszewska-Kowalczuk
Alicja Miklaszewska-Kowalczuk Managing Director – OMD Alicja Miklaszewska is a seasoned brand communication expert with over 18 years of experience in media strategy and analytics. As the Managing Director of OMD Poland, part of the Omnicom Media Group, Alicja brings a unique blend of analytical prowess and creative thinking to the agency and media industry. […]
Stanisław Kijowski
Stanisław Kijowski Strategy Director – ING Bank Śląski On a daily basis, Stanisław is responsible for brand strategy and leads the research and analytics team. For more than 20 years, he has been associated with the marketing industry, including communication and brand consulting agencies, among others Saatchi&Saatchi and DDB. During this time, the projects in […]
Bartek Gołębiowski
Bartek Gołębiowski Founder & Managing Partner – Gong Bartek Golebiowski is the founder and strategy & creative director of GONG, one of Poland’s leading creative agencies renowned for blending strategic insight with bold creativity. With over 20 years of experience, he has led award-winning campaigns that have garnered top honors at international festivals, including Cannes […]
Magdalena Kozanowska
Magdalena Kozanowska Vice President, COO & Partner – 180heartbeats + Jung von Matt Magdalena has been associated with advertising and marketing for 25 years. For over 5 years, she has been co-managing one of the most creative agencies in Poland. The teams she leads have won more than 80 awards and honors in industry competitions […]
Antonella Lupica
Antonella Lupica CEO – Golin Italy Since 2015, Antonella has been leading the Italian operations of Golin, a global public relations agency dedicated to driving meaningful change for brands. She is pioneering a new model for building a PR agency—one rooted in cultivating authentic, relevant human relationships and working in close partnership with clients to […]
Joseph Hoban
Joseph Hoban Head of Communications and Marketing – RTÉ Joseph Hoban leads the overall brand function at RTÉ, Ireland’s national public service media organisation. As Head of Group Marketing, Communications, Social Media, Events and Partnerships, Joe directs a dynamic and integrated brand strategy programme across all key consumer, stakeholder and internal touchpoints. Championing brand purpose […]
Nichola Mullen
Nichola Mullen Head of Marketing and Fundraising – Pieta House Nichola Mullen is a seasoned marketing and fundraising strategist with over 25 years of experience driving social impact through innovative, insight-led campaigns. She has led high-performing fundraising functions at national charities including the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVP) and currently serves as Director of Fundraising and Marketing […]
David Cullen

David Cullen CEO – Opinions Research David Cullen is CEO of Opinions, an award winning, Irish-based insights and analytics consultancy. He has previously held senior leadership positions with Kantar, RED C Research and OI Research, is a former chair of the Marketing Society of Ireland and a Board Member of AIMRO. David is also part […]