2026 Judge's Profile

Rochelle Jones

Head of Digital Strategy

Sod

Rochelle Jones is a digital strategist, marketer and leader with more than 15 years’ experience helping brands build meaningful connections through content, social media and digital strategy. Having worked across agency leadership, content, social, performance, SEO and digital transformation, she’s passionate about marketing that puts people first and delivers real business results. Throughout her career she’s worked with brands across ANZ, Europe, the UK and the USA spanning retail, education, real estate, hospitality, automotive, government, ecommerce, and more. From small business to start-ups and enterprise brands, Rochelle has a knack for uncovering consumer insights across industries and turning them into commercial outcomes. She’s known for combining strategic thinking with creativity and a healthy dose of optimism, championing authentic storytelling, and building high-performing teams and cultures.

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Mona Lolas

Mona Lolas

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Kristen Parker

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Jayesh Kesry

Jayesh Kesry

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Joanne Ng

Joanne Ng

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Yasha Chandra

Yasha Chandra

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Honda Australia

Emma Losco

Emma Losco

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IKEA Australia and New Zealand

Cat Wilkinson

Cat Wilkinson

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Influential Australia

Pete Bosilkovski

Pete Bosilkovski

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Jacinta Whitehead

Jacinta Whitehead

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Kmart Group

Tommy Cehak

Tommy Cehak

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Leo Australia

Erica Valenti

Erica Valenti

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Live Nation Australia and New Zealand

Megan Powell

Megan Powell

Chief Growth & Marketing Officer

MEAA

Ben Hickey

Ben Hickey

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Ogilvy Health Australia

Steph Pearson

Steph Pearson

National Head of Social & Innovation

Omnicom Content

Nariné Salmasi

Nariné Salmasi

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Omoda Jaecoo Australia

Skye Lambley

Skye Lambley

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Publicis Groupe (Herd MSL, Influential & Salterbaxter)

Briony Kent

Briony Kent

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Salomon Australia and New Zealand

Sharyn Smith

Sharyn Smith

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Social Soup

Rochelle Jones

Rochelle Jones

Head of Digital Strategy

Sod

Maddie Marovino

Maddie Marovino

National Head of Social

Special Group

Denny Handlin

Denny Handlin

Executive Creative Director

VaynerMedia Australia and New Zealand