Achievement & Thought Leadership Awards Judging Committee

Claire Oatway is a strategist, leadership advisor, executive educator, and founder of Neon Juno, a boutique consultancy helping leaders and organisations navigate complexity, disruption and accelerated change.

She works at the intersection of strategy, leadership, governance, technology, and human potential, supporting senior leaders, boards, and entrepreneurs to make better decisions in uncertain environments. Her work focuses on strategic agility, responsible innovation, AI-enabled transformation, organisational design, and the leadership conditions required for businesses to remain resilient, adaptive and future-ready.

Claire contributes to executive education programmes with institutions including Cambridge Judge Business School and Columbia Business School Executive Education, working with senior leaders across sectors on strategy, governance, innovation, and leadership in fast-changing contexts.

Before founding Neon Juno, Claire held senior leadership roles in healthcare, local government, and digital transformation. As Chief Operating Officer in primary care, she helped lead service redesign, digital innovation, and organisational growth, including early adoption of digital triage, data-led decision-making and technology-enabled service models. She has spoken nationally and internationally on healthcare innovation, workforce transformation, technology, and leadership.

Claire is currently undertaking doctoral research into how organisational strategic agility is enabled by leadership conditions at the Top Management Team level in UK knowledge-intensive service organisations undergoing digital transformation. Her wider thought leadership explores AI-era governance, human–technology collaboration, strategic decision-making, and the shift from technical authority to real leadership power.

Known for combining optimism with rigorous strategic thinking, Claire’s work is grounded in the belief that anything is possible when leaders ask better questions, act with integrity, and build futures worthy of their potential.

Technology Consulting Executive with two decades of global leadership in delivering large-scale Cloud ERP and finance transformation with AI-ready finance architecture across Financial Services, Banking, and FinTech. Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP modernization, intelligent process automation and AI-driven digital transformation.

Chief Administrative Officer at Pontica, a CX and business services partner. Member of the strategic leadership team, focused on building organizational capability through talent, culture, and technology. Leads People & Culture and administrative functions, aligning workforce strategy, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness with sustainable growth and client success.

Technology professional with expertise in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data technologies. Known for thought leadership, radical and disruptive innovation, and a strong business-oriented mindset. Focused on customer experience and obsession, driving impact-driven product-led development using cutting-edge technology and strategic vision.

Seasoned executive, Board member and advisor with experience in optical, real estate, and financial sectors. Former President of Metalflex Spa (Occhiali) and manager at Luxottica (Business Planning and Inventory audit), Alessandro has led growth, international expansion, restructuring, licensing, and key account strategies. Today Alessandro manages his portfolio and personal assets.

A Marketer, ICF Chief Experience Officer at Garage Collective, accredited certified coach (PCC), Ankoor is people-virtuoso and advocate of social impact, driven by kaizen, Ankoor believes in the power of Energy and Energize while bringing a pedigree of 26 years across the spectrum of media & thought leadership and spearheading cross-functional roles.

Tokunbo Fasoro is a global fashion entrepreneur, teacher, Human Resources professional, mentor, empowerment leader, and two-time published author. Founder of Lioness by TF, Elevate by TF, and BI Empowerment Initiative, she has helped hundreds of women across the world start and run successful businesses while championing purpose-driven leadership and impact.

Craig Fearn is the Director of Outcome Digital and a corporate wellbeing strategist. An IoD speaker, ex-TEDx organizer, and Stevie Awards judge, his cross-industry work spans mining, research, and universities. Shortlisted for IoD Director of the Year, Craig bridges evidence-based digital marketing with human sustainability to drive healthy business growth.

Ioana is a senior energy and chemicals industry professional with 20+ years of experience across manufacturing, technology, and commercial. Her expertise spans polymers, base/specialty chemicals, and low-carbon fuels, giving her a deep understanding of global energy and petrochemicals. Ioana holds an MSc in Chemical Engineering and an Executive MBA.

Stephen is Chair of Apex Group's UK private markets administration business and the founder of Mainspring Fund Services, a leading UK specialist administrator for venture capital and private markets. He has 30 years of experience across private equity, venture capital, and fund administration and is the co-founder of The Fund Incubator.

Originally from Germany, Jan has spent over 20 years in Asia (Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Bangkok). He is a seasoned expert in communication and marketing and has had local, regional, and global roles in both international 4A agencies as well as on the client side.

Jieni (Jeni) Huang is an emerging leader in AI product design and inclusive innovation. She currently works at Microsoft creating intelligent workplace experiences and has served as a juror for 10+ international design and business awards, including the A' Design Award, Awwwards, Spark Design Awards, Indigo Design Award, and the Stevie® Awards.

Jenna Joseph has 26 years of experience in the energy industry, 23 of those years with Shell. A certified accountant, Jenna has held various leadership roles within Finance, Commercial, Asset Management, and Business Transformation. Jenna is passionate about people and co-creating high-performing team cultures founded on trust and collaboration.

Mohammed has been involved in research for the past ten years, publishing various international and national articles, books, and patents. Mohammed has contributed to a few startups

Sayaka Ohshima is an audit professional specializing in financial reporting, SEC compliance, internal controls, and nonprofit reporting. She holds an MBA in Professional Accountancy and serves as a judge for international business and academic competitions. She is also a published author on business, accounting, and economic topics.

Ankitkumar C Patel holds a master's degree in pharmaceutical chemistry and a bachelor's degree in pharmacy. Gained considerable expertise in analytical method development, validation, and material qualification. Performed several experiments with pharmaceutical technologies.

Manuel, a board-level advisor, founder, and former General Manager with 30+ years' experience across food, agribusiness and international manufacturing. Manuel founded DELSA (natural citrus derivatives) and led the business through growth, governance structuring, and succession to the next generation, and Manuel now focuses on board and advisory roles.

A global professional services leader with a background in strategy, M&A, and post-acquisition integration, Ryan is currently the CEO for Morison Global, a professional services Association with independent firms in 69 countries.

Bronwen Sciortino is an international bestselling author, leadership expert, and Founder of sheIQ Life. A former C-suite executive, she helps leaders and organisations achieve sustainable success without sacrificing wellbeing. Through speaking, coaching, and writing for global publications, Bronwen is recognised for her practical insights on leadership, performance, resilience, and human potential.

Pradeep U.N. is the Founder and CEO of The Stories and Wisdom Company®. He has led businesses to win 8 Stevie ABA Awards and 6 Stevie IBA Awards in 2024 & 2025. Pradeep transforms organizations into purpose-powered playgrounds with an alchemic blend of storytelling, gamification, and social learning.