Marketing & Creative Awards Judging Committee

Chair:
Marina Hidalgo Jaén, Head of Marketing 
rankingCoach, Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Marina Hidalgo Jaén is a Digital Marketing leader currently heading the marketing department at rankingCoach in Cologne, Germany. With over 12 years of experience in the field, Marina originates from Spain where she graduated with honors in Advertising & PR from Universidad de Sevilla. She further advanced her education with a Master’s degree in User Experience from Universidad Pompeu Fabra/Barcelona School of Management, where she was awarded the 1st Prize Student Project Award for the Best Business Initiative in 2023.

Marina's career began at the multinational advertising agency HAVAS Worldwide in Düsseldorf. She later joined rankingCoach, an AI-driven digital marketing software company for SMBs, and quickly ascended through various leadership roles to her current position. Fluent in Spanish, English, and German, Marina excels at managing diverse teams and communicating effectively across different markets.

Driven by a passion for creativity, Marina consistently integrates innovative approaches into her marketing strategies, ensuring they are engaging and effective. Dedicated to her professional development, she actively seeks out the latest marketing trends and AI technologies. Committed to delivering innovative and customer-centric marketing solutions, Marina is a key player in driving success and innovation within the industry.

Committee:

Diana Akchurina, Founder
Easy Communications, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Diana Akchurina is the founder of Easy Communications, a marketing communications agency established in 2016. She is a professional in business development and marketing communications, with over 17 years of experience in business growth, social media marketing, public relations, and influencer marketing, primarily within the high-tech industry.
 

Ahmed Alsagheer, Art/ Motion Director
Asharq Business with Bloomberg, Giza, Cairo, Egypt
Ahmed is a senior motion designer and Art Director with 10+ years of experience, showcasing a remarkable blend of skills and creativity. His portfolio boasts exceptional work delivered to clients such as the EU, FIFA, Bloomberg, McDonald's, and Dubai Government. Ahmed's expertise in motion design has left an indelible mark on various projects.

Nicole Capper, Managing Director   
MANGO-OMC `Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Nicole Capper has been an owner and MD at MANGO-OMC since 2006. She has extensive brand management, communications and PR experience and is on the Executive Council of the International Public Relations Network.

 

Eugene Mischenko, Founder & President
E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Association, Yerevan, Armenia
Eugene is an e-commerce leader and business consultant with over 20 years of success driving growth across B2B, B2B2C, and B2C sectors. Having worked at companies like METRO, Sanofi, and L’Occitane en Provence, he brings a deep understanding of the e-commerce landscape. As president of the E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Association, Eugene oversees membership growth.

Gunjan Paliwal, Product Marketing Lead
Meta, Seattle, Washington, United States
Gunjan Paliwal is a seasoned tech professional renowned for her multifaceted expertise across product marketing, product development, and strategy with a career spanning over 15 years at industry giants such as Meta, Newell, Sears, and Microsoft. She specializes in Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing. AdTech, Marketplace, and E-commerce.

Luca Rovinalti, CEO
Svet Solutions Media, Prague, Czech Republic
Luca is CEO of Svet Solutions Media, a global media agency and production company that creates content for some of the biggest names in documentaries and broadcasting. In 2023, he was listed in the top 40 under 40 by Fortune Magazine Italy. Luca is a member of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

Keith Sammels, Creative Director    
Montana Concept, London, United Kingdom, England
K J Sammels was a Chief Executive within the $850m Lopex plc advertising agency group, working on blue-chip international advertising accounts. In addition, he founded and sold three marketing communications groups, including www.lawcreative.co.uk. K.J. is a business builder, marketer, film maker, university mentor, and song writer.

Ashish Shukul, VP Global Marketing
Schaeffler Group, Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany
Ashish is a business leader with over 20 years’ experience developing high-performing marketing and communications teams for global technology and engineering companies. Currently based in Germany, he heads the Global Marketing and Sponsoring team for Schaeffler Group. His extensive international experience spans industry domains, including prior leadership roles in Asia Pacific.

Mickey Singh, Marketing Analytics Manager
Affirm, Los Angeles, California, United States

Anna Stella, CEO & Founder
BBSA, London, England, United Kingdom
Anna Stella is an award-winning marketing expert, academic researcher, and founder of the global marketing outsourcing agency BBSA. She is also the host of the hit YouTube show “The Best of Business Show.”

Payal Virani, Senior Customer Service Representative
Just Dial Ltd. (India), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Nazlican Yöney, Founder, CEO & Creative Director
House of Sól, Chicago, Illinois, United States
After a decade in strategic roles at Microsoft, Turkcell, and Google, Nazlican launched her design start-up, House of Sól. She also serves as an Advisory Board Member at the Sabanci School of Business and regularly writes about technology in Vogue.