George Makrygiannakis General Manager – Beverage World I currently serve as General Manager at a regional beverages multinational company in Photiades Group, where I’ve driven transformation across a €60M business. My work has elevated the company from distributor to brand builder, redefined consumer perceptions, and introduced growth-driving innovations-such as the Cuervo “Tequila-Paloma” launch-establishing a consumer […]
Jury Year: 2025
Peer Wörpel
Peer Wörpel Geschäftsführung – La Red Peer Wörpel is a long-standing expert in strategic brand communication and digital innovation. He started his career in 1999, focusing on the development of brands within the digital space. During his time at Meta (Facebook), he contributed to national and international campaign and platform strategies. Throughout his career, he […]
Martell Beck
Martell Beck Head of Marketing & PR / CMO – Deutsche Bahn Martell Beck has been CMO of Deutsche Bahn AG since June 1, 2024. From 2012 to 2020, he was Head of Marketing, Sales, and Digitalization at Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG). There, he developed the “Because We Love You” campaign, initiating a fundamental reorientation of […]
Nadine Müller-Eckel
Nadine Müller-Eckel Partner & CSO – Anomaly Nadine Müller-Eckel is a seasoned strategist and change-maker with a unique blend of deep European roots and international perspective. As Partner and Chief Strategy Officer at Anomaly, she plays a central role in advancing the agency’s mission to be a true change agent for the communications industry. Her […]
Vanessa Sarayath
Vanessa Sarayath Head of Client Services – Monks Vanessa Sayarath graduated from Skema Business Schoolin 2012 and has always been impressed by the power of advertising and its impact on people and society. She started her career at Fred&Farid working on 360° campaigns for FMCG brands (Weight Watchers, Spontex, United Biscuits) but with a strong […]
Kalle Wallin
Kalle Wallin Creative Director – Nord DDB Helsinki Kalle Wallin is the Creative Director and Partner of Nordic advertising agency NORD DDB’s Helsinki Office. He’s known for the highly awarded works for McDonald’s such as McDrip that has taken over the global stages in creative and effectiviness award shows from Cannes Lions to One Show […]
Helena de la Barre

Helena de la Barre CEO – VCCP Prague Helena de la Barre has been running VCCP’s Prague office since its opening in 2010 leading the agency growth to today’s 100+ people. The Agency today is servicing local and international clients Albert, Shell, Komercni Banka, Asahi, Tescan, Hero and Allwyn. Helena has almost 30 years experience […]
Alexander Faxø
Alexander Faxø Head of Impact & Associate Partner – Robert/Boisen & Like-minded Alexander is a Senior Brand Activation Strategist at Robert/Boisen & Like-minded, an independent Danish agency. In his role, Alexander collaborates with a diverse portfolio of commercial clients, as well as numerous NGOs and governmental organizations dedicated to driving positive change. Some notable clients […]
Jakub Petřina
Jakub Petřina Group Head of Brand Strategy – PPF Group Jakub Petřina is a seasoned marketing leader with 30 years of experience in building and transforming brands across FMCG, banking, telecommunications, and digital services. As Chief Brand Strategist at PP Group, he leads major brand initiatives across a diverse portfolio. Previously, as Chief Marketing […]
Anna Nowak-Otto
Anna Nowak-Otto Planning Director – INNOCEAN Europe Anna Nowak-Otto is a Strategy Director at Innocean Worldwide Europe, where she supports strategic development for Hyundai across the region, alongside work for other brands and non-profit organisations. With over twelve years of experience in brand building, she has contributed to strategies for BMWi, MINI, BMW Motorrad, Kayak, […]