Hadi is Chief Strategy Officer for Ogilvy EMEA and INGO, where he connects a diverse network of strategists to help ambitious brands stay sharp at the intersection of culture, creativity and technology. He’s built his career moving between worlds, from shaping global brand platforms at Ogilvy to rethinking modern storytelling at Meta, where he helped […]
Hafida Abahai-Almarini has worked for over 2 decades at notable (inter)national PR & marketing communications agencies, of which 7 years as Managing Director Weber Shandwick in The Netherlands. Throughout her career, Hafida has worked with leading brands and institutions such as Dove, Max Mara, Garmin, Philips TV & Sound, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Barbie, Remington, and many […]
Hande Beceren, is the Managing Director of Kantar Insights Turkiye & Qatar, providing services to more than 100 local and international brands in the areas of brand health and positioning studies, advertising tests, and innovation. Prior to that, she has served as Interim Managing Director for Kantar Insights Finland office between 2024-2025. She is a […]
Currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at Postmen agency, based in Kyiv, Ukraine. 9+ years of experience managing complex projects for local and international clients, government and non-governmental organizations. […]
Heidi Kananen (MSc Econ, MSc Soc Sci) is the CEO of Valve One. She trains companies in the business applications of AI and is the author of the book “AI: New Tools for Business.” Her previous experience as a Commercial Director, financial management consultant, and business advisor brings a strong business focus to her perspective. Heidi is […]
Hilary Quinn is Marketing Director for Diageo Ireland, where she leads the strategic direction and growth of Diageo’s full portfolio of beer and spirits brands across the island of Ireland. Since joining Diageo, she has driven a period of standout growth for the Guinness brand, reinforcing its cultural relevance while accelerating commercial performance. In addition […]
Hristo Petkov is Business Director at Next DC, a creative and brand communications agency with a growing footprint across Europe and the United States. He leads the agency’s international client strategy, working with global brands including Miro, LucidLink, Ingenico, Renault, and Carlsberg on integrated campaigns spanning brand activations, multi-market rollouts, and digital content. With experience […]
Ilia Anufriienko is a Creative Director, sculptor, and father of three. He is the founder of Bickerstaff.935 – a Kyiv-born agency that believes creativity should drive business growth by raising cultural standards, encouraging ethical choices, and generating long-term value for both brands and society.Under Ilia’s leadership, Bickerstaff.734 has been named Central & Eastern Europe’s Agency […]
Find out who/what your brand is and then do it on purpose” – a tweaked Dolly Parton quote that captures what Ilse loves doing the most: connecting with brands and their stories, diving into their audiences, and mapping the customer journey to find the perfect funnel from which marketing plans can be launched. All with […]
Before moving into education, I worked in marketing communication practice, where I was involved in developing brand and campaign work for different types of clients and different industries. Now I work as a lecturer, where I help students translate (sometimes complex or vague) real-world briefs into structured thinking and meaningful concepts. In that process, I’m […]
