Meet The Shortlist
Our Advertising Week Europe 2025 Shortlist represents a diverse group of visionaries who are shaping the future of marketing, media and culture. From launching groundbreaking organizations to driving industry-wide change, these leaders bring unique perspectives and impressive achievements to the table.
Among them are innovators who have led impactful cultural initiatives, championed inclusivity in the workplace and built platforms that inspire and empower communities. Some have transformed industries through strategic leadership, mentorship and thought-provoking storytelling, while others have created opportunities for professionals to grow, connect and thrive.
Their work has sparked conversations, shifted perceptions and influenced the way brands and audiences engage. We’re proud to celebrate their contributions and showcase the transformative power of leadership in advertising. Stay tuned as we spotlight their stories and achievements.
It’s now time to meet the Shortlist!
- Alison Rattary-Clarke, Joint Managing Director, Fall Off The Wall
- Bita Jedo, Global Celebrity & Influencer Lead, Bumble
- Charlotte Dalglish, Partnerships Marketing Manager, BMW UK
- Claire Rayner, Marketing Director, Mamas and Papas
- Deborah Armstrong, Senior Vice President, Disney Advertising EMEA & Country Manager UK & Ireland, Disney
- Deshnie Govender, Global Marketing Manager, TikTok, Founder, Hyper & Happening
- Dinah Williams, Founder & CEO, Avenir Network
- Elena Plakhova, Chief Reputation and Marketing Officer, Nova Post Group
- Hannah Shevell, Managing Director, AKQA Amsterdam
- Ishveen Jolly, CEO & Co-Founder, OpenSponsorship
- Jackie Randhawa, Director of Talent Communications & Engagement, Omnicom Media Group UK
- Kalpana Arias, Technologist, Guerrilla Gardener, Nature Rights Activist, Founder, Nowadays On Earth
- Laice Jackson, Joint Managing Director, Fall Off The Wall
- Liz Dean, Marketing Consultant & Mentor, The Leopard Room
- Louise Rudaizky, Group Managing Director, Atomic
- Louise Watson, Associate Director, Propeller, Co-Founder, Empower Community
- Lucy Damarola, UK/EMEA Group Account Director, Microsoft
- Nadya Movchan, Founder & CEO, Movchan Agency
- Nazia Du Bois, Founder & CEO, Ricebowl Studios
- Olivia Hanlon, Founder & CEO, Girls in Marketing
- Ruchika Kalpra, Brand & Engagement Director, lastminute.com
- Saffron Houston, Founder & Strategy Director, S.theagency, Founder & CEO, advidity
- Sangeetha Mahadevan, Managing Partner, OMG United, Omnicom Media Group
- Selen Ozkan, Head of CPG, UKI, Uber Advertising
- Tati Lindenberg, Dirt Is Good Chief Brand Officer & Head of Fabric Cleaning, Unilever
- Yaroslava Gres, Co-Founder, Gres Todorchuk & Ukraine WOW
