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Emerging Leaders
The fourth member of a startup, Isaac has had to wear many hats in his role. From supporting and con- tributing to the development of real- time reporting dashboards for Adgile Media’s TV effectiveness product Foresight to leading a team of ana- lysts through a challenging global product launch, Isaac has made invaluable contributions. He takes
chair and director of people and culture at the Media Federation of Australia. The judges said: “Working as both a client lead on big accounts and being appointed by her peers to take on roles with industry bodies shows Emily has all the qualities and respect to be a leader.”
Lara Brownlow Head of Agency and Channel Sales, LinkedIn Marketing Solutions, ANZ, LinkedIn
Lara was tasked with building LinkedIn’s agency team from the ground up, to a team of 81. As the first country globally to have this resource, Lara devel- oped and shaped how this function would support agency clients and drive
the initiative demonstrating great future leadership potential through his ability to lead himself. The judges said: “Leading among peers can sometimes be harder than entering the business in an authoritative role, but not for Isaac. He has commanded the respect of those around him and shown adaptability working within a startup environment.”
Amy Weston Creative Director, CHE Proximity Described as a new kind of leader that businesses today needs, Amy is not only a brilliant creative but also paving the way for fellow female creatives. It wasn’t until she was pro- moted by CHE Proximity last year that she realised she had never had a female mentor. Now she holds her- self accountable for other female creatives to be the role model she never had and works with emerging talent to build up their skill sets in an inclusive environment. The judges said: “Amy has got the cred as a creative and is a genuine emerg- ing leader in the industry. She is paving the way for future female creatives in order to provide a more gender inclusive environment.”
Emily Cook Media Lead, Wavemaker
A team champion, Emily’s nomina- tion says she is a “tenacious spirit” with “infectious energy”. Emily leads two of the agency’s biggest clients including the $45 million Vodafone account. With the back- drop of COVID-19, Emily showed clear and decisive direction, clarity and support for her team amid a restructure of Vodafone’s agency teams, onboarding new starters and implementing new technology sys- tems. She has done all of this while also being the Media Federation Five Plus (MFA5+) Sydney Committee
sales. She has travelled globally, training and implementing programs she has built and scaled. Lara is also an advocate for women in technology, leading a number of initiatives at LinkedIn, and previously at Facebook. The judges said: “Lara’s commitment to her work and the broader industry has been consistent and shows how passionate she is about supporting others.”
Josh Slighting Head of Data & Digital Audience, Network 10 One of Josh’s biggest achievements to date is creating and now executing ViacomCBS’s Network 10’s data strategy and transformation to increase advertising revenues and develop a deeper understanding of 10’s audi- ence. This resulted in a 400 per cent increase on the revenue target, and within 12 months of launching, 60 per cent of total digital sales revenue is now enabled through data. Through the process he hired a new team who all play essential roles. Outside of work, he is a regular panellist at industry events and sits on the IAB Data Council. The judges said: “Josh has proven himself as a strong leader who is able to achieve tangible results and actively participate in industry discussions to enhance the use of data.”
Luke Burr Head of Sales — Victoria, Verizon Media Overseeing a team of five in Melbourne, Luke has fostered a culture of mutual respect, trust and communication. As a board member for UnLtd, he organised the inaugural UnLtd Cup in Melbourne, a soccer tournament
Isaac Stefaniw
Amy Weston
Emily Cook
Lara Bronwlow