2026 Judge's Profile

Nariné Salmasi

General Manager of Marketing

Omoda Jaecoo Australia

Nariné Salmasi is a dynamic marketing and brand leader with extensive experience shaping innovative campaigns, partnerships, and cultural conversations across the automotive and lifestyle industries. Known for her creative vision and strategic thinking, she has led impactful brand initiatives that connect deeply with audiences through storytelling, community engagement, and experiential marketing. Nariné is passionate about championing creativity, empowering women in business, and building brands that inspire connection and purpose. With a strong eye for innovation and emerging trends, she brings a thoughtful, forward-thinking perspective as a judge, recognising excellence, originality. 

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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