Harry leads Marketing Strategy and Effectiveness at Sage - working out how much to spend on marketing, how it should be spent and whether it worked. He is very passionate about B2B marketing and sales effectiveness (which he writes a column about for The Drum), almost as passionate as he is about climbing - which he can bore about for days.

I lead marketing across EMEA and Canada for the fintech business 'Square'. Prior to Square I led UK Marketing for Yahoo and then LADbible Group. I have worked in both consumer and B2B roles, across a number of disciplines within MarComms.

Melhem Najm is the Regional Chief Marketing Officer at Stellantis, leading brand marketing, digital transformation, e-commerce, and AI-driven innovation across 15 iconic automotive brands in 84 markets — including Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Fiat, Peugeot, Dodge, Citroën, and Ram.

With over two decades of international experience, Melhem has built a reputation for integrating creativity, data, and technology to drive sustainable growth and award-winning marketing performance. His leadership has been recognized through more than 100 global and regional industry awards, including Cannes Lions, D&AD, The One Show, LIA, and The New York Festivals.

A former data analyst turned CMO, Melhem champions a data-informed creative philosophy — believing that great marketing is both art and science. Prior to Stellantis, he held senior positions across the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe, spearheading marketing innovation and cross-market brand strategy.

Kim currently leads the global business marketing team at Revolut, where she is responsible for building the strategy, programmes, and ops to grow brand awareness and customer acquisition among SMBs and enterprises.

With extensive experience across B2B tech and media in five countries, she has held senior marketing roles in at Meta, Dropbox, Workday, and Dell, spanning demand generation, integrated campaigns, and lifecycle marketing. Kim is passionate about data-driven, customer-centric marketing and creating B2B campaigns that feel like B2C -- delivering both commercial impact and lasting brand value.

A commercial marketing leader with 20+ years in FMCG, delivering category leading growth for some of the UK’s most loved brands from Mr. Kipling and Cadbury Mini Rolls to Lotus Bakeries’ healthy snacking portfolio including BEAR, nakd. TREK, Kiddylicious, and Peter’s Yard. Renowned for brand transformation and pioneering innovation, I’m proud to have worked not only with iconic brands but with incredible teams. Guided by Marty Neumeier’s belief that “People don’t just buy brands, they join them,” I see marketing as a powerful, emotive force that connects consumers and drives measurable business impact. As the industry evolves at pace, I’m looking forward to the challenge of keeping brands fresh, relevant, and transformative.

Shyam Sunder has rich experience in building brands across categories and markets.

Shyam currently consults multiple businesses including Travel Tech, Sports and Marketing services.

Shyam is an Executive Member of the Marketing Society, Judge/Jury at multiple awards including Drum, speaks at leading marketing and advertising forums and institutes, and is listed in the Top Marketers in GCC by Gulf Marketing Review, the Top 10 Clients by the B&W Report and in the VMF Power List.

Consumer, Customer and Planet centric marketing leader. Experienced in leadership roles in Private Equity as well as blue-chip companies like Unilever and Philips, bringing the best of two worlds together. Proven track record of growing passionate teams and purposeful premium brands. Brings creative and executional excellence to brand crafting, coupled with award-winning campaigns.

Francesco Federico is the Chief Marketing Officer at S&P Global, where he leads global marketing strategy and the company’s transformation agenda across brand, digital, and AI-enabled capabilities. His career spans senior leadership roles at organisations including Microsoft and Sky, specialising in the intersection of marketing, technology, and data-driven innovation. He is the author of The Agentic CMO and writes Chronicles of Change, a widely read newsletter analysing the impact of AI on business transformation. Francesco is also an active speaker and industry contributor, advising companies on the future of marketing in the age of intelligent systems.

Vishal is a Digital Marketing Director at Franklin Templeton Investments, leading social and digital strategies across EMEA. With over 15 years of experience, he has shaped marketing transformations for global brands, leveraging data-driven insights and innovative technologies to deliver impactful results.

Meredith Kelly is the Global Head of Marketing for Škoda Auto, where she leads the brand’s worldwide marketing strategy and communications across more than 70 markets. A native of South Africa, she brings 25 years of international marketing experience, including a decade within the Volkswagen Group. Recognized for her leadership and innovative approach, Meredith was named to the 2024 Forbes Entrepreneurial CMO 50 list.

A passionate creative - with a background that spans design, digital, websites, and content creation, all of which have shaped how I build brands that connect and cut through. Starting my career in the creative space, I moved through roles in paid media, social, and strategy before taking on senior leadership positions. My passion lies in building culturally relevant campaigns that bring brand and audience closer together through bold storytelling and smart execution.

Matteo Cuelli is a global marketing leader with 20+ years shaping premium, lifestyle and luxury brands. His career spans P&G, L’Oréal, Safilo, Geox and Swarovski, leading transformations, high-impact campaigns and culturally resonant collaborations. He has built brand desirability and business growth across markets worldwide.