Meet The Shortlist
The wait is finally over. We are incredibly proud to reveal the official shortlist for The Future is Female 2026.
This isn’t just a list—it’s a celebration of the boldest, most innovative women who are actively pushing the boundaries of marketing, advertising, and tech. From rule-breakers to culture-shapers, these are the brilliant minds defining what’s next for our industry.
Because great minds think unalike, and these leaders are proving it every single day.
It’s now time to meet the Shortlist!
• Anastasia Skliarenko, Head of Partnerships, Axis
• Annabelle Mallin, Associate Client Director, Oystercatchers
• Belén Arregui, Senior Creative, Springtime & Founder, Círculo de Creativas Ecuador
• Brenda Juliet, Co-Founder, Head of PR & Brand Partnerships, MYBLAQBOOK
• Britt Messing & Tess Scholten, Founders, For You Agency
• Catherine Orr, Founder, Uncovered Group
• Charlene Gravesande, Founder & CEO, INK MEDIA LTD
• Claire Ferreira, Founder & CEO, Mums In Marketing
• Clare Richardson, Client Partner, M+C Saatchi Group UK
• Dilki Weerakoon, Head of Client Strategy, UK, Talon
• Fran Nolan, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Tribera
• Gina Hamilton, Senior Commercial Director, Digital and Partnerships, The Telegraph
• Jennie Goetsch, Senior Director Innovation & International Marketing, Athletic Brewing Co.
• Katie Hemus, Senior Industry Manager, Google
• Laura Winson, Founder, ZBD Talent
• Lucy Usher, Head of Sustainability, OLIVER | The Brandtech Group
• Natalia Kasnakidis, Founder & Performance Coach, The Limitless Collective
• Nokuthula Hatoongo, Founder & CEO, Kintsugi Creative
• Oyin Akiniyi, Brand Director – Campaigns, Content and Partnerships, Chivas Regal
• Rachel Ayeh-Datey, Senior Researcher, The Mix
• Rachel Fletcher, Business Director, Craft Media London
• Ronah Pulle, Founder, Cultra Collective & Co-Chair, WPP Media Black Employee Network
• Dr. Rosemary Reed, Producer, Director & Founder, POW TV STUDIOS
• Susi Castle, Marketing Consultant & Founder, Anders & True
• Teodora Tepavicharova, Programmatic Strategy (UK), Condé Nast
Winners will be announced during an invite only ceramony on Wednesday, 25 March.
