Speakers
Speaking on: The X factor: The forgotten generation with WGSN
Kit Blackburn spent 18 years living the adventures of marketing leadership on both sides of the Atlantic - thriving in the publishing and broadcast chaos of News Corporation, challenging convention and championing disruption at Virgin, before trekking to jungles and mountain tops while leading the iconic ‘Red Beer Fridge’ campaign...show more
Speaking on: Leading with courageous possibility: How the leadership we need lies in the curiosity we've lost.
Brian Clayton is a senior business leader with more than 20 years of experience across marketing, sales, finance, and general management in Canada and the U.S. As Vice President of Marketing & Sales Strategy at Kimberly-Clark Canada, he leads brand, category, and commercial strategy with a strong focus on long-term...show more
Speaking on: Welcome remarks
Chandra Colbear is Head of Marketing at Revlon Canada, where she leads a broad portfolio of beauty and personal care brands.
With more than 20 years of experience across Procter & Gamble, McDonald’s and Dyson, she has built a career at the intersection of brand strategy, cultural relevance and modern consumer...show more
Speaking on: Influencing attention
A passionate, strategic and authentic Marketing Leader with a proven track record for building brands, delivering business growth results, and developing next generation marketing professionals. A creative problem solver with an agile mindset always looking for new ways to tackle opportunities to maximize value for the organization.
Entering her 28th...show more
Speaking on: Scoring with impact
Susan Irving is an industry leader with a passion for brands and a reputation for delivering business results through strategic integrated marketing campaigns. As CMO for Kruger Products, Susan is responsible for leading the marketing team to set the vision, strategic direction, and drive business performance for all Kruger Products brands and...show more
Speaking on: The Loft (with Susan Irving, Kruger Products)
Liv Judd is a fashion, beauty, and travel creator, former magazine editor, and trusted voice in the beauty industry with more than 20 years of experience. Having worked across editorial, television, and digital media, she brings a unique perspective on how the beauty landscape has evolved—and what it takes for...show more
Speaking on: Influencing attention
Lauren MacDonald is the Chief Marketing Officer for General Motors Canada, where she is leading the transformation of GM Canada's marketing organization, driving greater integration and stronger brand outcomes across the enterprise.
A global marketing leader with a track record of building iconic brands such as IKEA, Pepsi,...show more
Speaking on: CMO Interview
Erin McGrath is a senior marketing leader at Skip, where she leads the end-to-end customer lifecycle– from new customer acquisition through to customer engagement, retention and winback. Her role combines brand and performance marketing, focusing on creating connected customer experiences and driving sustainable business growth.
Throughout her career, Erin has held...show more
Speaking on: The future of Canadian attention: Smarter TV strategies for modern brands (Samsung Ads Canada upfront)
Speaking on: Scoring with impact
Leading strategic marketing at Samsung Ads Canada, the #1 CTV reach platform in Canada, Kristyna specializes in building brands at the intersection of strategy, media and innovation. With experience shaping marketing for some of the world's biggest stages, including the Olympic Games, Google, Deloitte and McDonald's, Kristyna has helped global...show more
Speaking on: The future of Canadian attention: Smarter TV strategies for modern brands (Samsung Ads Canada upfront)
Jonelle Ricketts is a passionate marketing leader with over 23 years of experience in global and national marketing and communications strategy, campaign development, and media planning across high-tech, retail, and beauty industries. She has held senior roles in Canada and the Netherlands at BlackBerry, IKEA, and Sephora. She is currently...show more
Speaking on: The Loft (Jonelle Ricketts, IKEA Canada)
Krista Webster brings more than 20 years of corporate communications, public relations, social media and influencer marketing experience, working with blue chip clients in the US, Canada, Europe and Asia.
Shas been named as one of PR Weeks Top 40 Under 40 & Top Women In PR, PRovoke’s Innovator...show more
Speaking on: Influencing attention












