2026 Judge's Profile

Cat Wilkinson

General Manager

Influential Australia

Cat is a social & creator expert, with 10+ years’ experience building culturally driven campaigns, creator ecosystems and brand partnerships across global media and agency networks. Currently General Manager at Influential Australia, launching Publicis Groupe ANZ’s first Social & Influencer agency, and scaling the business. Previously Head of Content at Dentsu and a Creative Strategist at MSL Toronto, Cat’s experience spans digital, social, linear and integrated partnerships. Cat is known for combining sharp creative thinking with commercial impact when building brands in social. 

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Jayesh Kesry

Jayesh Kesry

Senior Global Creative Content Manager

Contiki

Yasha Chandra

Yasha Chandra

Digital Marketing Manager, Auto

Honda Australia

Emma Losco

Emma Losco

PR Leader

IKEA Australia and New Zealand

Cat Wilkinson

Cat Wilkinson

General Manager

Influential Australia

Jacinta Whitehead

Jacinta Whitehead

Head of Brand Strategy, PR and Social

Kmart Group

Tommy Cehak

Tommy Cehak

Executive Creative Director

Leo Australia

Erica Valenti

Erica Valenti

Integrated Marketing Director

Live Nation Australia and New Zealand

Ben Hickey

Ben Hickey

Head of Consumer Health

Ogilvy Health Australia

Nariné Salmasi

Nariné Salmasi

General Manager of Marketing

Omoda Jaecoo Australia

Skye Lambley

Skye Lambley

CEO, Influence Practice

Publicis Groupe (Herd MSL, Influential & Salterbaxter)

Hollie Lowe

Hollie Lowe

Head of Digital & CX

Red Rooster

Briony Kent

Briony Kent

Head of Marketing

Salomon Australia and New Zealand

Sharyn Smith

Sharyn Smith

Founder & Executive Director

Social Soup

Maddie Marovino

Maddie Marovino

National Head of Social

Special Group

Denny Handlin

Denny Handlin

Executive Creative Director

VaynerMedia Australia and New Zealand