Media Awards Judging Committee

Marina Hidalgo Jaén is Head of Marketing at rankingCoach, an AI-powered digital marketing platform serving small and medium-sized businesses globally. With over 12 years of international experience spanning digital strategy, brand building, UX, and AI-driven marketing innovation, she is recognized as a forward-thinking leader at the intersection of creativity and technology.

Marina holds a degree in Advertising & Public Relations from Universidad de Sevilla and a Master's in User Experience from Universitat Pompeu Fabra / Barcelona School of Management, where she received the First Prize Award for Best Business Initiative. Her career began at HAVAS Worldwide before she rose through successive leadership roles at rankingCoach to her current position.

A multilingual executive fluent in Spanish, English, and German, Marina has led high-performing international teams and shaped integrated marketing strategies across global markets. Her expertise encompasses AI-powered marketing, performance strategy, brand storytelling, content, and creative communications, with a consistent focus on delivering customer-centric experiences that are both data-informed and brand-driven.

Marina is a recognized voice on digital transformation, emerging technologies, and the evolving role of AI in marketing and media. As a Chair of The International Business Awards®, she brings a deep cross-industry perspective to the evaluation of global excellence across marketing, creative, digital, and media categories, championing innovation and high-impact work from organizations worldwide.

Aslı Demet Şarman has over 30 years of professional experience in customer relationship management (CRM), loyalty marketing, and digital transformation. She holds a Tourism and Business Administration degree from Boğaziçi University and completed an Executive Program in Sales and Integrated Marketing in Switzerland. Aslı began her career in 1991.

Sonia is a health game changer with 17+ years of diverse experience across health, pharmaceutical and beyond. She excels in strategy, consulting, public affairs, advocacy, policy, economic empowerment, communication and influence, as well as health system transformation. Sonia has a proven track record with several public/private stakeholders, among others.

Zhongqi Fu is an award-winning creative designer who excelled across healthcare, AI, renewable energy, and B2B SaaS. Now a Senior Product Designer at Reveleer, she previously led high-impact design initiatives for multiple unicorn startups. She is not only an outstanding designer but also a devoted mentor who guides junior designers.

Holly led global corporate marketing and communications at Corning Incorporated, overseeing executive, financial, and employee communications, as well as digital media and creative services. Her leadership spanned across multiple critical areas, driving global visibility and brand alignment. With extensive experience at Fortune 100 companies, Holly previously held senior roles at GE, JnJ & UTC.

Madhuri Latha is a Senior Mobile Engineering Consultant and iOS Technical Lead with 10+ years of experience building enterprise-grade mobile ecosystems across fintech, healthcare, and large-scale consumer platforms. Her expertise includes modular iOS architecture, secure real-time systems, SwiftUI–UIKit hybrid frameworks, and scalable app-navigation infrastructure.

Thierry Halbroth is a Senior Director with A&M in Hong Kong, China. He leads creative and customer services across Asia, helping clients differentiate, design innovative customer-centric solutions, and develop fit-for-purpose value propositions. Mr. Halbroth specializes in co-creating breakthrough value through collaborative design, and embedding capabilities for sustained innovation.

Furrat Jarad is a marketing leader at Chain Reaction with 12+ years shaping digital strategy across the region. Specializing in SEO, organic media, and marketing innovation, Furrat helps brands grow through creativity and data, and loves mentoring teams and raising industry standards, bringing a warm, collaborative eye to the judging panel.

Danting Li is a Senior Graphic Designer and Co-Founder of SparksGlo, leading creative direction for branding, digital platforms, and marketing campaigns. She manages end-to-end design across CMS and e-commerce projects, from concept development and visual strategy to final delivery. Danting is also the curator of YOSN Art Series, a globally distributed e-magazine series.

Dominic is a specialist in Experience Design and Creativity. His previous roles include Experience Centre Leader for PwC Southeast Asia, CCO of Saatchi & Saatchi Singapore, and Lowe Worldwide. He has led 3 global accounts and sat on 4 international boards. His accolades include over 250 awards, including 19 Cannes Lions.

Tony Valdez is Senior Vice President and head of Market Transformation & Retail at ACEN, the energy platform of the Ayala Group. Before ACEN, he was with Meralco and PLDT in sales, marketing, and product development roles. He was also with FMCG companies Coca Cola, J&J, Seagram, and Diageo.

Sophie is a PR consultant who founded Tanzanite PR. Sophie works with agencies and coaches to gain more brand awareness and exposure. She helps businesses find their shine and be remembered.