Mette Hørdum is CEO and partner of the Danish creative agency PONG. PONG has in only four years raised as one of Denmark’s most successful and best creative agencies, by challenging the traditional ways of collaborating with clients, and working in a more agile and flexible setup. Before PONG, Mette has a +20 years long […]
Jury Category: Best of Europe Round 2
Anna Podskarbi
Media expert and leader with passion. Awarded the title of AD Wo/Man 2023 by “Press” magazine in the Media Agencies category. I started my career at Initiative, where I rose through the ranks from assistant to manager while working for Unilever. Then I moved to PHD, where I built the agency’s largest client team from […]
Martin Vibe Jacobsen
With more than 20 years of experience in leading Danish and international agencies, Martin has held responsibilities at local, regional, and European levels for clients across various industries. His background spans both the classic advertising world and the more experimental sectors of the industry, providing him with extensive experience in various marketing disciplines. Holding a […]
Visha Kudhail
Marketing Leader, Board Advisor, Podcaster Visha is the Founder and CMO of the independent consulting business – I Wish I Did That. Shewas formerly Director of Business Marketing, EMEA at Pinterest, where she led marketingPinterest for business audiences across Europe, driving its positioning and awareness acrossthe region. Before that, she worked at Google and Thinkbox […]
Iwona Piwek
One of the first people hired by Google in CEE 19 years ago, now responsible for the development and sales strategy of YouTube in Poland and the whole region for almost a decade. Member of the IAA Media Council and multiple Effie Poland judge. A humanist by education, a media professional by choice – gained […]
Barbara Valtolina
Barbara Valtolina started her career in DDB Communication in 2006 where she concluded her first year in the account department. She left the agency to move to London for a 1-year experience and returned to Milan in October 2007 to join Leo Burnett Milan team as Account Executive. She remained there for over 8 years, […]
Richard Cottingham
Senior Brand Strategist – LEGO Group […]
Pavol Minár
Pavol Minár, PhD. (1969). Founder and CEO of the marketing, branding, and strategy boutique Inspirations Minar. Almost 30 years of experience in work for major brands in Slovakia, Czech Republic, Romania, Ukraine and Slovenia. Shortlisted at Cannes Lions, more than 20 EFFIE Awards in Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Romania. Experienced member of EFFIE Slovakia jury. […]
Mihai Trandafir
With more 25 years in advertising, Mihai has been leading the most prominent Media Agency in Romania, UM. Strategist at heart, he believes media people need to develop a new blend of capabilities, mixing science, and art to become the new architects of communication, understanding the role of each campaign element and integrating them seamlessly […]
Ievgen Iatsenko
I have a deep passion for marketing, advertising, creativity, and strategy. In fact, I know a thing or two about these fields. With extensive experience in the automotive market, I have worked with international companies, collaborating with industry leaders and ambitious newcomers alike. Currently, I am making waves in the fiercely competitive and dynamic betting […]