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
Senior Global Creative Content Manager
Contiki

Yasha Chandra
Digital Marketing Manager, Auto
Honda Australia

Emma Losco
PR Leader
IKEA Australia and New Zealand

Cat Wilkinson
General Manager
Influential Australia

Jacinta Whitehead
Head of Brand Strategy, PR and Social
Kmart Group

Tommy Cehak
Executive Creative Director
Leo Australia

Erica Valenti
Integrated Marketing Director
Live Nation Australia and New Zealand

Ben Hickey
Head of Consumer Health
Ogilvy Health Australia

Nariné Salmasi
General Manager of Marketing
Omoda Jaecoo Australia

Skye Lambley
CEO, Influence Practice
Publicis Groupe (Herd MSL, Influential & Salterbaxter)

Hollie Lowe
Head of Digital & CX
Red Rooster

Briony Kent
Head of Marketing
Salomon Australia and New Zealand

Sharyn Smith
Founder & Executive Director
Social Soup

Maddie Marovino
National Head of Social
Special Group

Denny Handlin
Executive Creative Director
VaynerMedia Australia and New Zealand