Catch up on Leadership Summit 2025
IAB UK's Leadership Summit 2025 took place at Sopwell House, 13 - 14 March, providing a unique chance for senior decision makers to come together to tackle the biggest issues affecting digital advertising and shape a successful and sustainable future for our industry.
Check out key takeaways from two days of standout speaker sessions now as well as our photo album.
Rewind Leadership Summit 2025
Thank you to our Leadership Summit 2025 sponsors
As this year's Leadership Summit comes to a close, we'd like to thank the sponsors, speakers and attendees that made this year's event so spectacular. Thought Leadership pieces from our sponsors are available to read below
Sabio
DJ Agahi, Managing Director of EMEA at Sabio, unpacks evidence to show why it’s time to embrace ad opportunities in the connected TV space
TikTok
Kris Boger, General Manager, TikTok UK, Global Business Solutions explores how purchase decisions are shaped by conversations, peer recommendations, reviews, and crucially, by authentic creator content
STRATACACHE
Alison Dunham, Retail Media Sales Director at PRN - a STRATACACHE company – on how brands must rethink their in-store activation strategies
Mantis
Curation is often used as a buzzword within our industry, with many seeing it as a shiny new tool. Terry Hornsby, EVP, Mantis, explains the value of curation when it’s done right
Our speakers
Nicolas Hamilton
Born with Cerebral Palsy and once a wheelchair user, Nicolas defied expectations to walk unaided by 17. Told he would never walk, his determination led him to pursue a career in professional racing. Now a rising star, he shares his story to inspire others, emphasising that ambition is limited only by attitude.
Nicky Morgan
Nicky Morgan (The Rt Hon the Baroness Morgan of Cotes) is a former MP and Minister. She is now a member of the House of Lords and has a portfolio career with roles across the private and public sectors. Nicky served in the Cabinets of David Cameron and Boris Johnson as, respectively, Minister for Women and Equalities, Education Secretary and Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Secretary.
Dominique Rose Van-Winther
Chief AI Evangelist Dominique Rose Van-Winther is the founder and CEO of Final Upgrade, an AI-powered consultancy focused on training, advisory and AI solutions for businesses to develop lasting competitive edge utilising AI and other technologies.
Sophie Pender
Sophie Pender, founder of The 93% Club, leads the UK’s largest network for state-educated people. A corporate lawyer and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, she champions social mobility through advocacy and media.
Bel Trew
Bel Trew is the multi-award-winning Chief International Correspondent for The Independent, as well as a filmmaker and photographer. She has spent the last decade and a half covering some of the world’s biggest conflicts and crises.
Eva Grimmett
Eva has 25 years experience in the industry, having started in 2000 as a digital buyer and has spent this quarter of a century working exclusively within media agencies. She quickly moved into planning roles, before making the transition into media strategy in 2008.
Ollie Henderson
Ollie Henderson helps marketing and technology leaders navigate the future of work. After a decade leading a digital advertising business, he now advises organisations on building future-ready teams. His book "Work/Life Flywheel" was a Business Book Awards 2024 finalist.
Douglas McCabe
CEO and Director of Publishing and Tech – Enders Analysis, Douglas McCabe is a leading expert in tech and publishing media. He analyses supplier strategies and forecasts consumption, revenue and marketing expenditure.
Sharon Dhillon
Sharon is the Managing Director at Initiative UK where she defines the standard of best-in-class client relationships as well as leading, managing and supporting the Leadership team and agency.
Paul Wright
Paul Wright is the Head of Uber Advertising International. He is responsible for all advertising from Uber's Journey Ads to sponsored messaging in Uber Eats.
Roisin Donnelly
Roisin Donnelly joined the IAB UK as a non-executive advisor to accelerate advertiser engagement in February 2017. She is the former CMO of Proctor and Gamble, Northern Europe leading 72 brands across six markets.
Phil Wall
For three decades, British executive coach Phil Wall has been working with some of the world’s top-tier leaders. He has partnered with high-caliber executives, portfolio managers, internationally renowned sporting leaders and Olympic athletes.
Bridget Lea
Bridget Lea is Vice President UK General Manager for Snap Inc., responsible for leading Snap's UK team and driving business strategy, sales, operations and community growth in the region.
Sam Knights
Since his appointment as CEO, Sam has spearheaded SMG's mission to lead connected commerce marketing – to enable the potential of brands and retailers to work closer together to improve shoppers’ experiences and, as a result, deliver brilliant business results.
Sophie Neary
Sophie is a highly respected executive within the retail and technology industries. As Managing Director, Retail and FMCG at Google, she brings over 30 years of executive leadership experience from giants including Asda, Tesco and Meta.
Sandra Arnold
Sandra Arnold is GroupM’s Regional Head of Learning and Effectiveness, leading talent development, people performance, and leadership strategies. With 30+ years’ experience, she’s a passionate advocate for workplace learning. Profoundly deaf, she champions inclusion, proving that disability is no barrier to growth.
Daniel Knapp
Dr. Daniel Knapp is a renowned media analyst and economist with over 15 years of international experience. He has been Chief Economist at IAB Europe for over six years. Prior to this, he worked in leadership roles spanning market analysis, strategic advisory and business intelligence.
Alice Anson
Alice Anson, Director of Digital Media at Nectar360, leads digital retail media across Sainsbury's Group, including Argos, agency partnerships, and ad tech development.
Peter Buckley
Pete is Connection Planning Director at Meta, where he helps brands unlock the potential of AI-enabled marketing. Before joining Meta, he spent 15 years working in agencies, leading planning and strategy teams to create award-winning work, including numerous Effie and IPA Effectiveness winners.
Timothy Revell
Timothy Revell is Executive Editor of New Scientist, responsible for the development and implementation of the publication's digital transformation strategy. He is an experienced journalist, specialising in cutting-edge technology such as artificial intelligence.
Sabrina Francis
Sabrina Francis is a Strategy Partner at the7stars, the UK’s largest independent media agency. With 15 years of experience in media and creative planning, her work has driven sustained brand growth for clients, earning recognition from The Marketing Society, Effie and Campaign.
Rebecca Hutson
Rebecca Hutson is a newsroom executive who has held senior editorial roles at MailOnline, GB News and Reach PLC. She is currently the Editor in Chief of The News Movement, a social-first news org for Gen Z audiences.
Pippa Glucklich
Pippa joined B Corp accredited independent media agency Electric Glue in June 2021 as CEO.An influential leader in the media agency space, she has expertise in media, digital and communications, spanning Initiative, BLM, Arena, Starcom and Dentsu's Amplifi.
Susie Thompson
Susie Thompson, Media and Communications Senior Director at Coty UKI, a world-leading beauty company and home to an illustrious roster of cosmetic, skincare, and luxury fragrance brands.
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