Digital Leadership Forum 2025

Antonina Shelepova
Schneider Electriс (Hungary)

Global Communications manager Global Supply Chain, Europe

What excites me most about my role is the chance to shape impactful communication strategies that connect with diverse audiences. I love transforming complex ideas into engaging messages and fostering employee engagement through dynamic events. Seeing the tangible results of my efforts energizes me every day!

Dale Brodie
Five Guys Europe (UK)

Internal Communications Manager

Dale Brodie is an expert in internal communications and creative brand content, specializing in engaging storytelling, design, and event management.

Erik Hartman
Advatera (Netherlands)

Moderator

Expert in enterprise information management and business process optimization

Ewa Hermanowicz
FSC Forest Stewardship Council (Italy)

Senior Regional Communications Manager Europe

What energizes me most about my work is collaborating with passionate, diverse people from around the globe who share a deep love for forests and nature. The other important aspect is the thrill of learning something new every day.

Guy Van Leemput
(Belgium)

Guy Van Leemput is an expert in digital workplaces and intranet solutions, leading the ValueIntranet Community of Practice in Belgium and advising organizations on effective communication and technology strategies.

Judith Pinkas
Brain & Heart (Austria)

Expertin für Prozessmanagement, digitale Transformation und strategische Kommunikation mit Fokus auf Effizienzsteigerung und Innovation.

Kanzy Khafagy
IFC - World Bank Group (Austria)

Social Media Lead, Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East

Kanzy Khafagy is a digital storyteller with 13+ years of experience in creating campaigns that connect, inspire, and drive change.
Her work spans continents, cultures, and causes — always rooted in purpose and impact.

Kerstin Valet
CRIF Deutschland (Austria)

Regional Director Marketing & Communications

Le Thuy Duong
Global VAT Compliance (Netherlands)

Marketing Communications Specialist

The quote that resonates with her: “Innovation means starting from customers’ experience towards the product, not the other way around”. Her perspective embraces the idea that customer-centricity, allows marketers to build genuine connections, foster loyalty, and ultimately drive sustainable innovation that resonates deeply with the audience.

Lucia Čorbová
Slovnaft (Slovakia)

Internal & External Communication Specialist

To me, communication is more than a profession — it’s a true passion. I see it as a creative space to generate real impact. What excites me most are projects where I can strategically integrate different tools and approaches to achieve meaningful, measurable outcomes.

Marie-Christine Hoffelner
Mondi Group (Austria)

Social Media Manager

I love finding creative ways to make complex industrial topics feel more human and relatable. Turning packaging and paper into engaging stories on social media isn’t just fun – it’s the kind of creative challenge I really thrive on. For me, great B2B communication always comes down to a mix of strategy, authenticity and a bit of humour.

Nicolas Ospina
Schneider Electric (Spain)

Senior Communications Manager - Digital Customer Experience

Nicolas loves translating complex technical topics through impactful campaigns, personal narratives, and digital innovation. Helping digital leaders feel understand, seen, heard, and connected - whether voices from diverse backgrounds shine is what drives him every day.

Oliver Bartelt
DMK Group (Germany)

Global Head of Corporate Communications

Oliver views corporate communications as a strategic function rather than just a service provider. Since 2017, he has been driving the transformation process at the DMK Group, following leadership roles in communications at AB InBev and Berentzen Group AG. He is known for his unconventional yet clear approach.

Peter Erni
Brain & Heart Communication (Switzerland)

CEO, Author and Lecturer

Peter Erni is an entrepreneur and expert in strategic content and social media marketing. He teaches at HWZ, ZHAW, BFH, and HSLU and has published recently a case study on Reception Marketing in Essentials of Modern Marketing by Philip Kotler.

Rafaela Swersina
Primetals Technologies (Austria)

Digital Marketing Manager

Sarah Sunderbrink
zooplus (Germany)

Head of Social & Influencer Marketing

Her heart beats for stories with substance and emotions – for over 12 years, she has been crafting social media success stories for FMCG brands, pizza & pasta, and dogs & cats, both for agencies and corporates.

Susanne Richter
MKS Instruments (Germany)

Communications Director

No day is like the other. I want my communication to make a difference for the audience. Sometimes this fine line can be a single word. That fascinates me about my job.

Tuanni Marshall
Transport for London (UK)

Social Media Manager

The best part of my job is exploring London and meeting people from different teams - every day is different, and that keeps things exciting.

Ulyana Biasedzina
Oikocredit (Netherlands)

Corporate Communications Specialist

Viktorija Pirstele
Girteka (Lithuania)

Head of Internal Communication

I’m passionate about connecting people through meaningful communication. Helping leaders inspire their teams and seeing the real impact of internal comms on business results – that’s what keeps me going.

Virginia Wieser
Borealis (Austria)

Corporate Newsroom: Head of Content & Editor-in-chief, Group Media Spokesperson

As a story teller, she loves language, graphic design, problem solving, learning something new every day. Illustrating, protecting and defending a complex product or service she has learnt to understand and appreciate. Working in a global B2B environment can be demanding at times, and she thrives on it.

Volker Grünauer
Advatera (Austria)

Moderator

Moderator of the Advatera community of practice

Yann Jeschke
NETZSCH Group (Germany)

Director Group Corporate Brand & Communications

To him, “Communication is the key to EVERYTHING”

Zina Hanesová
exe, a.s. (Slovakia)

Human Resources Manager