JURY CHAIR
CEO, Wavemaker, APAC

A proven leader who has consistently delivered double digit ROI growth, Sindhuja has led the industry and region in digital excellence and pioneered critical new capabilities in consumer data and personalisation. Her ability to drive volume and build strong brands through standout consumer experiences is unique and unparalleled. As APAC CEO, Sindhuja drives the strategy and execution of how Wavemaker positively provokes growth for their clients and people around the region. She was recognized as Campaign Asia-Pacific Power List for three times in a row (2021, 2022 and 2023). Find Sindhuja on LinkedIn.

Chief Strategy Officer, Dentsu, Indonesia

A dynamic agency marketer, Arindam channels his fervor for business transformation, consumer insights, and digital leadership. With a robust background spanning two decades of managing mandates of esteemed enterprises like P&G, Nestlé, Coca-Cola, GSK, and ITC across Indonesia, China, and India, he leads large teams, excelling in complex agency matrices. Arindam's accolades include 50+ industry and organisational medallions. He is currently leading the strategic mandate of dentsu Indonesia as CSO. Recognised on Campaign Asia's 40-under-40 list in the year 2020, he has chaired juries for Spikes, Festival of Media, Smarties, CitraPariwara. Arindam also champions LGBTQ+ and queer advocacy within the corporate sphere. Find Arindam on Instagram: @qpidino and on LinkedIn.

Chief Marketing Officer, One Group, Pakistan

Arsalan has a career spanning 13 years with the first half working for renowned global agencies (Ogilvy, Saatchi, Publicis) leading strategic planning for some of the world's most renowned brands. After that Arsalan spent five years in a highly competitive and ever evolving fintech industry where he launched Egypt's first fintech app. Before that he repositioned and helped scale Pakistan’s biggest payments app from 90K monthly active users to 10M, winning 15 international awards in the process. He is now leading marketing functions globally for One Group, a Proptech conglomerate spread across seven markets. Find Arsalan on LinkedIn.

CEO, OMD, Mainland China

Connie leads with a strong focus on integration, innovation and inspiration. With three decades of experience and sharp business acumen, Connie has a reputation for strategic leadership that drives positive change and encourages growth. In China where the speed and scale of development in social, commerce, and AI is unlike any other, this allows her to showcase the best of China to the world. Great work that drives growth must have the right combination and the highest standards of effectiveness and creativity. Being actively involved in the industry is the best way to set these standards.

Head of Creators & Media Co Partnerships, YouTube Japan, Google Inc., Japan

As the Head of Creator Ecosystem & TV partnerships, Japan at YouTube, Ines is responsible for developing and executing country strategies to grow the healthy and robust creator ecosystem and to strengthen TV partnerships. Ines has over 20 years of experience in leading regional and global teams, developing strategic partnerships in the entertainment and technology industry, and is both tri-lingual/tri-cultural in Korean, Japanese and English. Find Ines on LinkedIn.

National Head of Digital & Data, Zenith Media, Australia

With 15 years of digital agency-side experience and an Ad Tech Category Finalist for Mediaweek 2023 Next of the Best Awards, Lee is Zenith Media and Performics’ National Head of Digital & Data in Australia where he spearheads a forward-focused digital community and product line-up spanning digital, performance media, data, SEO, and commerce. Prior to Zenith Media, Lee started his career at Ogilvy before joining Dentsu where he worked across various full-service, media and specialist agencies, quickly accelerating him to lead the digital investment arm of Dentsu (Amplifi) in Canada as Senior Director of Digital Investments and Programmatic. Find Joshua on LinkedIn.

Chief Marketing Officer, Livspace, India

Having handled brand marketing for Flipkart and Nokia in the past, Kartikeya spearheads key functions of marketing, public relations, and retail planning, which includes brand, advertising, digital, content, research, and strategic alliances at Livspace. His teams are collectively responsible for demand generation and strengthening brand equity. Kartik’s able guidance to craft impactful marketing strategies played a critical role to pivot Livspace’s positioning to greater heights. An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, Kartik drives business results for Livspace including customer insights thereby creating improved consumer awareness and advocacy for the brand. Find Kartikeya on LinkedIn.

Chief Planning & Audience Officer, UM, APAC

Sharon has 20+ years’ experience in leadership roles across multinational media agencies and now leads communications strategy and planning for regional UM clients, as well as product development, marketing and thought leadership for the agency out of the regional HQ in Singapore. Having driven more than 100 award winning campaigns in her career, Sharon is frequently sought to judge the benchmark for industry leading work and has served as Chairperson for Singapore Media Awards. Find Sharon on LinkedIn.

JURY CHAIR
Chief Marketing Officer, Lenovo, APAC

Bhaskar is a passionate marketer with a zest for reinvigorating brands. As Chief Marketing Officer for Lenovo in Asia Pacific, he is responsible for expanding Lenovo’s brand footprint in the Asia Pacific region, and driving sales for the entire portfolio of PCs, mobiles, severs, tablets, smart devices and solutions and service offerings for Asia Pacific (comprising Japan, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia - ASEAN.)With more than 20 years of experience in sales and marketing, including 13 years at Cadbury India, Bhaskar’s diverse experience in marketing ranges across FMCG, consumer and B2B technology. Find Bhaskar on X: @bhaskar2666 and on LinkedIn.

Global Planning Director, MullenLowe, Global

Cleef has spent his career building some of the world’s most global brands in developing and emerging markets. In his current role, he is the planning partner for Unilever brands such as CLEAR, Sunlight and TRESemmé. Over the course of his career, Cleef has picked up trophies from the 4 A’s Jay Chiat Awards, multi-region global Effie, APAC Effie, and WARC Asian Strategy.

Chief Strategy Officer, Saatchi & Saatchi, New Zealand

David has led strategy for Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand for eight years. His training in Economics and Psychology matches both the commercial and consumer sides of business challenges bringing a dispassionate eye for effectiveness. In his 15 years in the industry he has built particular experience in automotive, banking and telco. With many awards and case studies to his name, he has continuously been a vocal champion for effectiveness, continues to serve on the Effie's steering committee and has acted as convener of judges. Find David on LinkedIn.

Executive Vice President, Solution Division, Cheil Worldwide, South Korea

Hun Choi serves as the head of the Solutions Division of Cheil Worldwide, acting as the leader representing all solution providers within the company. He is responsible for overseeing the CX Strategy Department, Creative Department, Media Performance Department, Data & Analytics Center, and Trend Research Institute. Hun actively contributes to the creation of a diverse range of multidisciplinary solutions in Cheil. Under his direction and supervision, the award-winning "Knock Knock" campaign, which won the Cannes Grand Prix in 2013, was also created.

Jaslin Goh, VP, Marketing, Foodpanda, Asia

Jaslin has over 20 years of digital, growth and Brand marketing, data and analytics and customer experience from both the corporate and agency worlds. She is a commercial leader with experience in start-up as well as established blue chips brands working in multinational and diverse multi-cultural environments. Jaslin is a strong believer in creative works that works, effective marketing with performance based measurable KPIs and digital metrics. She is a serial winner in Effies, Tangrams, creative awards, as well as being a community giver by taking on roles such as judge and mentor at universities and industry events. Find Jaslin on LinkedIn.

Chief Marketing Officer, PT Global Tiket Network, Indonesia

Gaery is a Co-Founder at Tiket.com, the pioneering and rapidly expanding online travel platform in Indonesia. As the Chief Marketing Officer at PT Global Tiket Network, he orchestrates the company's marketing, public relations, operations, and customer service strategies with precision, ensuring a customer-centric approach at every touchpoint. Under his leadership, Tiket.com has evolved into a comprehensive travel booking platform encompassing hotels, flights, ground transportation, attractions and events and is poised to solidify its position as Indonesia's foremost choice for travel enthusiasts.

Executive Strategy Director, CHEP Network, Australia

Nomfundo has spent her career living and working all over the world, and driving strategy for well loved brands. She is an alumna of the prestigious WPP Fellowship, which develops high-calibre talent through multidisciplinary experience at WPP operating companies across the globe. Prior to moving Down Under, Nomfundo was the Global Head of Brand at Etihad Airways. She is currently an Executive Strategy Director at CHEP Network in Melbourne. Find Nomfundo on LinkedIn.

Chief Branding Director, Dentsu Inc., Japan

Reiko leads strategic planning and global branding at Dentsu Tokyo, overseeing projects at the crossroad of strategy,organization and creativity. From soft drinks and cosmetics to financial institution and B2B manufacturers, her wide range of client list includes many of the top brands in Japan. With her multicultural background, she has led number of global branding and cross-country projects, working closely with clients and vendors on multiple locations around the world.

Head of Brand Strategy, Ogilvy, Mainland China

Susie is the Head of Brand Strategy of Ogilvy China. She has 14 years of marketing and advertising experiences. As a bilingual marketer, Susie has rich experiences and know-how of international brands landing in China and vice versa. She is a regular speaker at forums and universities and she chairs the jury of APAC and Great China Effie awards. Susie is a sharp solution provider with great leadership and is a fun person to work with. In her spare time, she is fashion-savvy and a whisky lover.