Live Event & Video Awards Judging Committee

Chair:

Robert Campbell, President/Owner 
Campbell Live Communication GmbH, Reinach, Basel, Switzerland

Robert Campbell has over 30 years of experience in the worldwide events and exhibitions field, the product of senior positions held at leading companies in Europe and Asia. Robert received a master’s in business administration from the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne, Switzerland, and he honed his analytical skills working for five years in strategy consulting in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He is a creative and innovative leader, especially in turnaround situations or changes in business models. Holding Swiss, British, and Uruguayan passports, he speaks 7 languages and dialects and has excellent cross-cultural skills.

Robert’s pro bono work includes 10 years on the Board of Directors / Executive Committee of the Experiential Designers & Producers Association in the US and became its President in 2015, during which the association’s management company was changed and the largest financial surplus in 10 years achieved. As President of the Swiss Association of Taiwan, he doubled membership in his first year on the board.  He has been a Stevie Awards judge since 2018.  On being appointed Chair of the IBA Live Event & Video Awards Judging Committee, Robert commented: "I’ve been involved with the Stevie Awards for 7 years now, and it’s always a pleasure to be a part of it!”

Committee:

Israel Bonequi, Creative Producer
IND Films, Montreal, Québec, Canada
Israel Bonequi is a creative producer with over 20 years of experience.  He specializes in commercial video production. He has won several Webby, Stevie, Telly, W3, and Pixie awards, and has received three Emmy award nominations.

Anna Gizelle Camua, AVP & Programs Head
St. Luke's Medical Foundation, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
With over 25 years of experience as a communication professional, Gizelle holds credentials in public relations and corporate affairs from prestigious organizations. Her breadth of experience spans strategic communication, marketing, corporate communication, corporate social responsibility, change management, and business continuity planning. She is passionate about being a life-long learner.

Cheer Mae Ecarma, Director of Corporate Affairs
DivinaLaw, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Cheer is the Director for Corporate Affairs and Business Development of DivinaLaw, recognized as one of the leading law firms in the country. She has over 25 years of experience in the field of public relations, corporate communications, and corporate marketing from various industries such as banking and finance, media, healthcare, and educational institutions.

Marcus Freed, Creative Director
Freedthinking, Los Angeles, California, United States
Marcus J Freed has been Creative Director of Freedthinking since 2008. He an award-winning educator, bestselling author, and accomplished filmmaker. Marcus has presented in 18 countries and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Tim Jacobs, Chief Operating Officer
HQ Worldwide Shows, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tim Jacobs, COO at HQWS, hails from Melbourne with a rich 30-year career in event management. He is renowned for his innovative strategies and bespoke solutions for clients like Buckingham Palace and FIFA, and major projects including UAE visits of Queen Elizabeth II and the Holy Mass of Pope Francis.

Tavicha Patvibul, Regional Program Manager
Apple Inc., Singapore
Tavicha is a regional channel sales enablement program manager with 12 years of experience at Apple Inc. She oversees the global enablement program framework, content, media, event, engagement strategy, and deployment in the South Asia region. Her expertise in human-computer interaction, cognitive psychology, and user experience design has led to multiple innovations.


Syed Kashif Rafi, Registrar and CSO
ILMA University / Rapido, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
A dynamic leader with over two decades of expertise in events, brand, marketing, and management, Syed Kashif Rafi is Registrar at ILMA University, strategist at Rapido and Tarbiyat, a Harvard Business Review advisor, active speaker, and dedicated Rotary International member committed to social impact and innovation.

Catia Thomadaki, Coordinator - IR Communications
HELLENIC PETROLEUM SA, Maroussi, Greece

Gary Zhou, Founder  
Brand Head, Beijing, China
Gary has over 15 years’ experience in commercial, branding, marketing, and visual design in the real estate industry. A key promoter in shopping center marketing in China, Gary is dedicated to providing solutions for branding, digitalization, and diversification for clients, as well as introducing international marketing concepts and resources to China.