Kubra is the Heinz Brand Lead for Europe & Pacific Developed Markets with expertise in brand strategy and communication. She has led brand-building work across iconic global brands such as Heinz, Coca-Cola and Dove in multiple regions. She brings strong focus on strategic clarity, creative effectiveness, and long-term brand impact, driven by delivering the best […]
Kyle Oosthuizen is CEO of Blue Robot, a MarTech company delivering digital advertising solutions across EMEA, with recent expansion into APAC and LATAM. With 12 years in digital and advertising, he has led and contributed to thousands of campaigns across more than 27 countries, partnering with global brands and agencies to drive measurable effectiveness at […]
Larni Kollander is a brand and creative strategy leader with 15+ years of international experience shaping global identities that drive brand relevance. Based in Stockholm, she leads H&M’s global brand direction alongside the Chief Creative Officer, translating business ambition and cultural momentum into clear, impactful brand strategies. In recent years, she has led the evolution […]
I am Strategy Lead at the independent agency This Is Locco, where I steer strategic communication and brand positioning for O2 Slovakia, leading telco brand. With more than 14 years of experience in advertising, marketing and strategy, I love when creativity meets effectiveness and when marketing communication translates directly into tangible business results. Educated in […]
Lenka (Leni) Kralova is a senior marketing leader focused on how brands grow in the real world: where creativity, consistency and commercial impact have to work hand in hand. As Premium Brands Director at Plzeňský Prazdroj (part of Asahi Group), she leads the strategy and performance of iconic and contemporary brands, with full accountability for both long-term brand equity and tangible business results. Her approach combines sharp strategic […]
Leyla Tavernaro-Haidarian, Ph.D., is International Course Manager, Academic Expert and Lecturer and in charge of strategic internationalization in the Department of Communication at the Vienna University of Applied Sciences for Management & Communication. She has worked as a practitioner in the media industry in the US, Europe and Africa and managed various aspects of communication […]
Lidija Rakuša, Marketing Director at SPAR Slovenia, has extensive experience across various fields of marketing, public relations, and sales, with particular expertise in marketing strategy, media planning, and digital communications. She has worked both in marketing (DDB) and media agencies (OMD, Omnicommedia Group) as well as on the client side, where she has especially distinguished […]
Lieselot Vandamme is a senior lecturer in Communication and International Coordinator at Howest University of Applied Sciences in Belgium. She teaches undergraduate students the art of storytelling, media relations and core communication skills, integrating real-world briefs and intercultural collaboration into her courses. Her work is driven by a strong belief in international cooperation and sustainability […]
With a vision for new perspectives, at the intersection of business and creativity, she is currently General Manager at Jam Session Agency, one of the most awarded independent creative agencies in Romania, ranked 4th in Europe in the Effie Index for independent agencies and 9th among all agencies in Europe. Over 20 years of experience […]
Ioana Ciobotariu is a marketing leader based in Romania, driving growth, reputation and behavior change in diverse environments. She has led end-to-end strategy and execution across consumer brands, employer positioning and large-scale initiatives, including Romania’s Deposit Return System (DRS), one of Europe’s largest circular economy projects, administered by RetuRO. In her current role as […]
