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Celia Jones - Global Chief Marketing Officer - FINN Jan 22, 2026

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Celia Jones, JD is a seasoned marketing and brand strategist currently serving as Global Chief Marketing Officer at FINN Partners, a leading integrated public relations and communications agency. With more than 20 years of experience, she has shaped the marketing and brand narratives of disruptive agencies and challenger brands, blending brand strategy, integrated communications, cultural storytelling, and thought leadership. Before FINN, Celia was CEO of The Escape Pod, where she led the agency to multiple Ad Age Small Agency of the Year honors, and she has held senior marketing roles at Havas and Critical Mass. She holds a Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and a BA in English from the University of Notre Dame.

Matt Johnson - Founder - Haymaker Jan 21, 2026

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Matt Johnson is a creative leader at Haymaker, where he works on building bold, insight-driven campaigns that help brands stand out in culture. With experience across strategy and creative development, Matt is known for turning sharp ideas into effective, modern marketing that connects with real audiences and drives business impact.

Silvia Cavalcanti - CMO - Endeavor Jan 21, 2026

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Silvia Cavalcanti is a seasoned brand strategist and marketing leader known for her blend of creative problem-solving and business strategy across culture, technology, and experience design. She currently leads brand, marketing, communications, and PR for Endeavor globally, where she shapes the organization’s narrative, thought leadership, and engagement across 45+ countries. Prior to this role, she served as Head of Brand Experience Strategy for Publicis Sapient North America and held strategic leadership positions at major agencies, working on iconic brands and expansive storytelling initiatives. Silvia began her career in business consulting, co-founded multiple startups, and has a track record of building high-performing teams and driving impactful brand transformation across industries.

Avery Akkineni - Chief Marketing Officer - VaynerX Jan 21, 2026

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Avery Akkineni is a marketing and innovation executive currently serving as Chief Marketing Officer at VaynerX, where she leads brand strategy, content, events, and communications across the global network of modern communication companies. In her seven years at VaynerX, she has driven international growth — including building VaynerMedia APAC to over 150 employees and opening key offices in Singapore, Bangkok, Sydney, and Tokyo — and has been instrumental in launching new ventures within the organization. In 2021, Avery founded Vayner3, a consultancy focused on helping enterprises navigate emerging technologies such as AI and Web3, earning recognition as an Ad Age Web3 Trailblazer and AI thought leader. She also holds advisory roles on councils for platforms including Salesforce, Meta, and TikTok, and is a sought-after speaker on modern marketing and digital innovation. Based in Miami, FL, she combines experience in global operations with a forward-thinking approach to brand growth.

Linda Bethea - Chief Marketing Officer - Danone North America Jan 20, 2026

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Linda Bethea is a seasoned consumer marketing leader and Chief Marketing Officer of Danone, where she oversees best-in-class strategy and brand growth for Danone’s portfolio of beloved food and beverage brands including Silk, Activia, Oikos, International Delights, LLC, evian, and Happy Family Brands (Nurture Inc). She brings more than two decades of experience leading iconic CPG brands and driving transformative marketing initiatives across major companies. Before joining Danone, Linda held senior marketing roles at Diageo, where she led the turnaround of Captain Morgan in North America, and spent over a decade at PepsiCo, contributing to standout results on brands such as Lay’s, @LifeWtr, and Bubly Sparkling Water. Linda holds a BA from Tufts University and an MBA in Marketing from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management.

Aja Bradley Kemp - founder Conversate Collective Jan 20, 2026

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Aja Bradley Kemp is a seasoned marketer, experiential event designer, and founder of Conversate Collective, a brand experience agency that helps lifestyle, tech, and consumer brands build meaningful relationships through shared experiences. With over 20 years of experience growing brands like Expedia Group, MAC Cosmetics, Sunglass Hut, and Reebok, she’s known for creating campaigns and events that connect audiences with culture and community. A natural connector and storyteller, Aja also founded the Love My Curls Festival, the first multicultural beauty event celebrating curly and textured hair in Australia and New Zealand. Her work blends strategic marketing, event design, and cultural engagement to help brands spark connection and loyalty.

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Filip Keuppens - Chief Executive Officer - The Pickle Juice Company Jan 19, 2026

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Filip Keuppens is a seasoned sales and marketing executive serving as Chief Executive Officer of The Pickle Juice Company, the functional beverage brand known for its purpose-built drinks that help stop muscle cramps and support hydration. He has led the company’s strategic growth and global expansion after joining the leadership team in 2015—shaping distribution, branding, and international market development. Prior to Pickle Juice®, Keuppens built his career in sales roles at H.J. Heinz Co., Warner Home Video, and 20th Century Fox Productions, and brings a background in sports, hospitality, and team leadership to his work in pioneering an innovative category in sports nutrition. Under his leadership, the company has secured growth investment to scale product innovation and broaden retail presence while maintaining its mission of functional performance hydration.

Rishad Tobaccowala - globally renowned author, speaker, advisor Jan 19, 2026

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Rishad Tobaccowala is a globally renowned author, speaker, advisor, and marketing innovator with over four decades of experience helping organizations and leaders reinvent themselves in times of transformation. He most recently served as Global Chief Strategist and Chief Growth Officer at Publicis Groupe, one of the world’s largest communications and marketing firms, and remains a Senior Advisor to the company. Rishad’s work spans brand strategy, digital innovation, and future trends in business—earned him recognition as one of Bloomberg Businessweek’s top business leaders and one of Time Inc.’s five “Marketing Innovators.” He is the author of Restoring the Soul of Business: Staying Human in the Age of Data and Rethinking Work, and he publishes a widely read weekly thought letter, The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers of the Past Initiative.

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Siddharth Bajaj - Chief Marketing Officer - Dr Batra's Positive Clinics Jan 19, 2026

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Siddharth Bajaj is a seasoned marketing executive and Chief Marketing Officer at Dr Batra's Positive Clinics, where he leads brand communications and growth strategies. With around 20 years of experience across B2C and B2B sectors—including BFSI, supply chain, AgriTech, FMCG, and healthcare—he’s known for driving impactful campaigns, strategic planning, and customer engagement initiatives globally. His work blends strategic vision with MarTech to optimize omnichannel outreach, and he’s led brand launches and high-visibility marketing efforts across international markets. Siddharth holds a master’s in advertising and public relations and a bachelor’s in computer science.

Jeff Gray - founder - AgeTech Connect Jan 19, 2026

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Jeff Gray is the founder of AgeTech Connect, a community and platform focused on advancing innovation for aging and longevity. He works at the intersection of startups, healthcare, technology, and investment, connecting founders, operators, and industry leaders who are building solutions to improve the lives of older adults. Through AgeTech Connect, Jeff helps surface emerging trends, foster collaboration, and accelerate growth across the AgeTech ecosystem.

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