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Michele Tommasi | Senior Paid Media Manager | Tempcover
I am a Senior Paid Media Manager at Tempcover with nearly a decade of experience in paid and performance marketing. My journey has been marked by a relentless commitment to add value and provide the most profitable outcome for all. I have collaborated with a wealth of prominent national and global brands across a range of sectors. From SaaS, insurance and automotive to construction, travel and e-commerce, I've thrived in both B2C and B2B industries and have an extensive cross-sector knowledge, winning awards such as “Local Campaign Of The Year”, “Best Local Campaign (PPC)” and “YouTube Ads Leaderboard”. At heart, I am passionate about inspiring, leading and helping people to achieve their personal and professional goals, whatever they might be.
Ixone Isasi | Founder | PSDigitals
Ixone is a digital marketing specialist with over 15 years of experience. She currently runs a remote performance marketing agency serving clients in Canada, US, Latam and European markets. Her agency is a Google Premier Partner and has also partnered with Microsoft, Meta, Funnel, Supermetrics and Adroll to name a few. She is highly experienced in the Education, SaaS, Travel and Real State industries and encompasses both B2B and B2C segments. Her visionary leadership and extensive expertise continue to drive success and innovation in the digital marketing landscape, making her a highly respected figure in the industry.
Pankaj Pilaniwala | Product Manager | Google
Pankaj is a Product Manager at Google. He is a tech enthusiast, product leader and coach. He has over a decade's experience in the tech industry and has built and launched some critical and successful products worldwide. His recent creation at Google will intersect with the developer's experience on Play Store and how they quickly integrate with the Commerce Platform. In his role as a Product Manager at Google, Pankaj is responsible for the development and launch of products that are both technically advanced and user-friendly. His strong background in technology helps him make informed decisions when it comes to product design and development. Pankaj's passion for technology platforms drives him to create products that are user-friendly and feature-rich. Through his hard work and dedication, he has managed to build a reputation as an expert in product management. With his experience, Pankaj is constantly working with teams at Google to ensure the success of their product launches. Pankaj is also an active coach and mentor, offering advice to new product managers starting out in their careers. He believes in giving back to the community through speaking engagements and mentorship events. His enthusiasm for the tech industry has made him one of the most sought-after speakers among tech professionals around the world. For Pankaj, creating and launching successful products are not just his work but also a passion. As he continues to push the boundaries of product development, Pankaj’s goal is to bring innovative and user-centric products to life that have an impact on people's lives. With his eye for detail and problem-solving skills, we can expect great things from Pankaj in the future. He is truly an inspiring innovator who is making waves in the tech industry. With his passion for technology and dedication to innovation, Pankaj has established himself as an authority on product development. As he continues to craft world-class products, we can look forward to Pankaj’s impact on the tech industry for years to come.
Ned Poulter | Digital marketing consultant & Non-executive Director | Polestar Digital
Ned Poulter is a digital marketing consultant, strategist and non-executive director, helping growth-minded businesses turn digital complexity into commercial results. He has led and advised teams within multi-billion-pound global organisations, and - through Pole Star Digital - has personally driven £69M+ in revenue and £93M+ in qualified pipeline for clients. His work has been recognised through multiple global industry awards. Ned brings a pragmatic, evidence-led, outcomes-focused approach from his day-to-day work to judging excellence in digital marketing, with a clear emphasis on real-world impact over optics.
With an unusual path, my career in digital marketing began in 2018, 2 years after completing my Degree in Philosophy. After a course in digital marketing with an internship, I ended up working at the agency where I interned. With 5 years of experience and dozens of clients, I worked as a PPC manager and content manager. 3 years on I decided to focus exclusively on paid campaigns. Throughout this time I developed experience in lead gen in the B2B market and later in brand development, traffic increase, and purchase generation in the B2C market. I am currently responsible for the PPC department at MintySquare, where I develop marketing strategies for several fashion brands and campaigns that aim to increase brand awareness and generate purchases.
Dan Saunders | Director of Digital | Evergreen Finance London
I've worked in Digital for 18 years. Within Digital marketing I work closely with the directors and heads of service to identify new business opportunities and Strategies. Having an in-depth understanding of different markets and competitors in the area to maintain a competitive advantage which is used to work alongside key stakeholders in managing the translation of the business strategy into clear plans. Proactively researching markets, competitors within different regions and establishing ways to develop a competitive advantage within our strategies. Within Stanley Black and Decker, I am a catalyst for change, I plan and execute UK market E-commerce and digital marketing activities to increase sales, grow online channels, and grow new and existing online customers managing substantial 6 figures budgets over many different groups. As an international keynote speaker in the Digital sphere, I inspire and lead a large team of specialists, drive the delivery of brilliant digital products and services, mentoring at levels from executives to C suite. I utilize analytics and insight tools to evaluate end-to-end customer experience across multiple customer touch points. Working with trade marketing teams to analyse product categories and make appropriate product mix recommendations and effectively contributes to SEO, PPC, UX and CRO. I have built, nurtured and lead a diverse, multidisciplinary team to deliver digital transformation across the Stanley Black and Decker group. Defining the required digital capabilities across our people, their processes, and the technology we use. With Stanley Black and Decker being a multinational corporation, I make myself a visible leader by holding regular lectures and Q and A sessions with entry executives all the way up to C suite teams.
Abbi McGregor | Senior Social Media Manager | VML
Abbi has had a long career in Financial Services which has given her a deep understanding of customer needs, motivations and behaviours. An avid consumer of social media herself, she has lead on a number of social media campaigns for Barclays UK across a range of segments from home-ownership to wealth management and everything in between. Most recently her focus has been on engaging at an ultra-local level with customers and communities across the UK working with agencies, professionals and colleagues to build the value of the Barclays brand.
Jovana Zrnic | Growth and Performance Marketing Leader
Jovana Zrnic is a growth and performance marketing leader with extensive experience across B2B SaaS, global consumer brands, and venture-backed companies in the US and EMEA. Her work centers on building scalable, data-driven growth systems that integrate paid media, marketing technology, automation, and AI-enabled optimization. She has led regional and multi-market performance programs for established brands and startups alike, combining strategic leadership with hands-on execution. Jovana is known for translating complex growth challenges into durable operating systems that drive measurable business impact.
Lukas Adamec | SEM/PPC Specialist
Lukas Adamec has been working within Paid Digital for 11+ years, during which he transitioned from an employee to a freelancer & CEO of Abadam Marketing. In the last 5 years Lukas has focused on Consultancy - working with established agencies to deliver client growth. His focus is particularly on international paid opportunities, from Google to Yandex, from Naver to Baidu, from Yahoo JP to Seznam. Lukas is a firm believer in knowledge sharing and enjoys discussing experiences with established online marketers as well as providing training to new colleagues. During his time off, Lukas recharges his energy by being disconnected from online influences and instead spends his time on wildlife photography.
Ajoke Emekene | Growth/ Performance Marketing Manager | TIK TOK
Ajoke is a highly accomplished marketing professional with over eight years of experience spanning the FMCG, consulting, fintech, edtech, and ride-hailing industries. She has a proven track record in Performance and Lifecycle marketing, excelling in scaling paid media campaigns and optimizing conversion rates across various digital channels. Her expertise includes developing and implementing comprehensive marketing strategies, utilizing data-driven insights to enhance campaign performance, and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders. In her current role, Ajoke collaborates with fintech companies across the UK, leveraging her deep industry knowledge and innovative approach to optimize and scale their marketing campaigns on a major social media platform. She is passionate about staying ahead of industry trends and continuously seeks new opportunities to deliver impactful marketing solutions that drive business success.
Steve Kuncewicz | Partner - Head Of Creative, Digital & Marketing | Glaisyers ETL
Steve is a Partner and Head of Creative, Digital and Marketing at Glaisyers ETL in Manchester. He specialises in intellectual property, media social media and privacy law and is listed as a "recommended lawyer" in the Legal 500, and was a oo-founder pf the Bulletproof Agency Network. He is a regular media spokesperson, and has given interviews to the local and national press through BBC Breakfast, Sky News, ITV, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 5 Live and LBC London. Steve is also the Manchester Publicity Association’s Honorary Solicitor.
Rejoice Oijaku | SEO Manager | Nelson Bostock UNLIMITED
Rejoice has worked within digital marketing (SEO) for 4+ years. After finishing her master’s degree in marketing at The University of Manchester, she started her journey as a Junior SEO Executive and is now an SEO Manager as well as the Co-Founder & Content Lead for B-DigitalUK. She specialises in Content SEO and she has spoken at BrightonSEO, Whitespark Local Search Summit as well as participated in webinars for FounderVine, Majestic, Noisy Little Monkey etc. Additionally, she is also an Award-Winning Diversity & Inclusion Advocate as she is passionate about Diversity & Inclusion within the workplace to ensure the perspective and struggles of Black people are heard.
Nicola Morkel | Head of Digital | Arada London
Nicola Morkel is a digital marketing leader with deep expertise in inbound strategy and performance-driven social media across APAC, MENA, and the UK. As Head of Digital at Regal London, she drives lean, high-impact campaigns across social media platforms. Her work spans global rebrands, CRM innovation, and digital tools that elevate the property journey for international buyers. Having lied and worked across multiple markets, she brings cultural nuance alongside strategic clarity to every brief. Featured in The Telegraph and trained at UCT, MIT, and Boston University, Nicola is a sharp, credible voice in real estate marketing.
Jaime Hill | Formerly Head of Ecommerce | OakFurnitureland
Jaime has over two decades of experience as a Marketing & Ecommerce professional with a successful track record leading teams and developing strategy to transform organisations’ digital capability and channels to market. She has had success in roles at brands including Avis, Barclays, Dairy Crest and Oak Furnitureland, and across a wide range of B2B and B2C vertical markets. Most recently, Jaime was Interim Head of Ecommerce & Trading at Monsoon. A graduate of the Institute of Digital Marketing and qualified Executive Business Coach, Jaime's professional passion is for making life easier for the customer at every touch point
Anju Anil | Head - Digital Marketing, Loyalty & E-Commerce | Bhima Middle East
Cathryn Stormont | PPC Consultant
Cathryn is a Freelance PPC Consultant with over 14 years experience in both Paid Social and Paid Search. Throughout her career she has worked for a mixture well known brands and leading agencies in the UK and Australia. Including Hobbycraft, Wiggle, Fujifilm, Mazda and Grapetree. Cathryn has a incredible track record in achieving business growth including growing Wiggle's PPC revenue from £10m to £36m a year. She also has particular expertise in crafting successful LinkedIn Ads campaign for SAAS companies.
Jonathan Fisher | Head of Paid Search | CAVU
Anu Adegbola | Founder | PPC Live
Anu has worked in Paid Search since 2008, with experiences in agencies, brands and tech companies and is currently working as a brand ambassador with ClickTech, a trusted brand helping businesses to succeed online. She’s passionate about ensuring that Paid Search is done right and for the benefit of each individual business so as to ensure business goals, not just channel growth. It has meant being involved with the wider Paid Search community, which has led her to host the podcast #PPCChat Roundup and to set up an in-person PPC networking event in the UK called PPC Live. She loves seeing search managers learn, grow and find new things to test.
Pinar Uensal | Grocery and Beverages Team Lead | Amazon Ads
Pinar Ünsal, currently serving as Grocery and Beverages Team Lead within FMCG at Amazon Ads, brings over two decades of digital marketing expertise to her role. Prior to joining Amazon in 2021, she founded and led Kubix Digital, an award-winning search marketing agency in Istanbul and Berlin. Beyond her professional achievements, Pinar leads Amazon's global DEI Speaker Series, championing diversity and inclusion initiatives. Her leadership style combines analytical strength with empathetic management, fostering inclusive environments where teams thrive. This blend of entrepreneurial success, technical expertise, and commitment to inclusive leadership has established her as a respected voice in both advertising technology and DEI.
Tani Kopliku | Head of AI & Automation | Tank |
With 20 years of marketing experience across agency and client-side roles, Tani has built deep expertise in marketing operations and performance marketing. He is currently Head of AI & Automation at Tank, a digital marketing and PR agency, where he leads internal AI infrastructure, client-facing AI products and audits, and the agency's commercial AI enablement.
Veronika Höller | Global Senior Seo Manager | CompuGroup Medical
Veronika is a Global Senior SEO-Manager and has worked in SEO and PPC marketing for over 14 years. She started as a copywriter and PPC Manager in a little Ads Agency. She has continuously developed herself further into the direction of SEO. Over the years, she has worked as a digital marketing manager in agencies and international companies, including CompuGroup where she is now. International SEO and PPC Strategies are Top of her priority list. She views SEO as a whole puzzle and not just individual sub-areas, hence why she trained herself in all areas – content, technology, PPC, SMM and UX. Today she spreads her knowledge as a speaker on the stages of international digital marketing conferences such as BrightonSEO, SMX advanced, International Search Summit etc. For her all digital marketing channels have to be united to get the best of your website.
Teodor Yordanov | Managing Partner | BYLT Media
Teodor “Teo” Yordanov is Managing Partner at BYLT Media, a performance marketing agency working with brands across the UK and Europe. He specialises in data-driven Google Ads and omnichannel strategies that connect online campaigns with real-world results for retail and eCommerce businesses. Teo is also the host of SEM Stories & More, Scotland’s dedicated performance marketing event, where he brings together practitioners, brands and tech partners to share practical, tested insights.
Chaitanya Patel | Head of Performance Marketing | ALLIES OF SKIN
Adtech, Martech and Marketing Leader with 18 Years of Experience across e-Commerce, Fintech, Edtech, Proptech, and Web 3.0
Krzysztof Wroński | GOOGLE ADS AND ANALYTICS TRAINER AND CERTIFIED SPECIALIST
Google Ads and Analytics Trainer and Certified Specialist. Co-owner and CEO at Marafiki.agency - digital marketing agency. From 2013 till the end of the project in 2018 he was one of 20ish Google AdWords Certified Trainers, working for Google to train hundreds of specialists from agencies with Google Partner status. Writes articles in professional magazines such as Marketer+ and Magazyn Online Marketing Polska. Gives public speaches and conducts workshops on many professional events and conferences. Lectures at postgraduate studies. Works with clients from all over Europe, USA and Australia.
Magda Marchowska-raza | Lecturer in Digital Marketing | Manchester Metropolitan University
Magda is passionate about social media marketing and creative marketing. She combines practice and research as she supports the social media efforts of small companies while finishing her PhD on value creation and consumer engagement within social media brand communities. As a Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, Magda shares her passion with students.
Lukasz Zelezny, UK Search Awards judge, Top10 UK Social Media influencer and former director of organic performance at uSwitch / Zoopla. Currently is working as an independent SEO Consultant helping in organic traffic acquisition, technical SEO and content marketing. Lukasz started his career in 2005 and has since been responsible for the organic performance of a number of companies including HomeAway, Thomson Reuters, The Digital Property Group, Fleetway Travel, uSwitch, Zoopla. Each year Lukasz is speaking at many SEO and social media conferences. He was a speaker at ClickZ Shanghai China, ClickZ Jakarta Indonesia, SiMGA Malta, SES London as well as Marketing Festival in Brno, Brighton SEO in Brighton and UnGagged in London. Every year he is actively participating in 10 to 20 events as an SEO/Social Media keynote speaker. Additionally, he organizes workshops and meetups where he is sharing tips around SEO, Social Media and Analytics.
Krzysztof Marzec | CEO & Technical SEO, Google Ads & Analytics Trainer | DevaGroup
Head of 300+ clients agency with 19+ years of SEM experience. One of the top Google Ads & Analytics Trainers in Poland. Selected by Google for Google Partners Academy project and Big6 project. Certified in both Google Ads and Google Analytics as an individual professional. 7+ years of experience in one of Poland's largest sites - Interia.pl (Head of SEO). Lecturer at Jagiellonian University, AGH University of Science and Technology, and the Tischner European University. Speaker at dozens of conferences recently won 1st place at SEO and 1st place at SEM days at the largest polish conference: I love marketing. Founder and organizer of semKRK, BarCamp gathering up to 500 participants of the SEM industry.
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