Speakers for Unleashing Innovation In Internal Digital Communications 2025
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Martin Riecken
Global Head of Internal Communications & Engagement,TUI
Germany
Martin Riecken
Martin Riecken is a corporate communications leader with 25+ years of experience in crisis, internal, and change communications. With a background in tourism and aviation, he has managed major crises, including 9/11, the 2010 ash cloud, and the 2015 Germanwings accident. During COVID-19, he led internal communications at TUI, supporting 60,000 employees through the crisis. Martin has worked with E.ON, Lufthansa, and TUI, and holds a master in mass communications, business, and politics. holds a master in mass communications, business, and politics.

Christina Panagiotou
Head of Internal Communications,adidas
South Europe
Christina Panagiotou
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Koren Autef
Program Manager Internal Communications & Training,Suitsupply
Belgium
Koren Autef
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Simon Wienke
CFB Global Change Management Lead - Smart Manufacturing,Cargill
Netherlands
Simon Wienke
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Pete Johns
Director Customer Success & Growth, EMEA,SWOOP Analytics
United Kingdom
Pete Johns
Pete is a modern workplace / new-ways-of-working obsessive and evangelist. He is committed to helping people, teams and organisations become better at communication and collaboration. With over 15 years international experience across internal communications, change management, digital employee experience and organisational culture, Pete brings a tonne of energy and an innovators perspective to all he does. At SWOOP Analytics Pete helps organisations drive genuine and sustainable change by putting insightful data at the heart of communication, collaboration and transformation efforts.

Elsje de Vries
Global Director Communications,Avery Dennison
Netherlands
Elsje de Vries
Elsjede Vries is an organizational psychologist turned Global communications professional. Elsje obtained her MA in Psychology in Amsterdam and her MA in Business Management in Leiden, The Netherlands. She has spent her professional career working internationally for global corporations, specializing in leading global communication teams and strategic communication initiatives through organizational transformations. As a trusted advisor to executive leaders, Elsje serves as an enabler of an engaged workforce by helpingto connect bridging a company's strategy to measurable individual and team contributions. Her passion is to inspire and connect people, teams and communities and to be a catalyst for strong organizational cultures. Elsje co-leads the DE&Iefforts for the inclusion of women in leadership positions through leading a women'smentorship program called The Collective.

Julita Davies
Performance Director ,Global Communications & Brand,Philips
Netherlands
Julita Davies
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Virag szabo
Director of employee engagement and communications,Prosus
Netherlands
Virag szabo
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Stefania Giolito
Head of Internal Communications,CNH
Italy
Stefania Giolito
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Pedro Garbellini
Global Internal Communications Officer,World Food Programme
Switzerland
Pedro Garbellini
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Danny Schwarze
Head of Global Newsroom & Executive Communications,BSH Home Appliances Group
Germany
Danny Schwarze
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Robin de Wouters
Director General,Federation of European Data & Marketing (FEDMA)
Belgium
Robin de Wouters
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Aletta van Asperen
Senior Communications Innovation Strategist,ING
Netherlands
Aletta van Asperen
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Nadia Duinker
Founder of Freedom Ville & Regenerative Leadership Advocate,Freedom Ville
Portugal
Nadia Duinker
Nadia Duinker is the founder of Freedom Ville, an eco-boutique retreat in Portugal, where leaders and teams reconnect with nature, creativity, and purpose. With expertise in entrepreneurship, event curation, and hospitality, she designs transformative retreats focused on regenerative leadership and team growth. At Global Executive Events Amsterdam, Nadia will present Freedom Ville’s bespoke business retreats, helping companies foster innovation, sustainability, and stronger team dynamics. Her work bridges culture, commerce, and consciousness, redefining corporate retreats for the future of leadership.

Maja Räger
Head of Corporate Communications Employer Branding,Bonprix
Germany
Maja Räger
Maja Räger has been with bonprix since 2016, where she built and internationalized the internal communication strategy. Since October 2023, she leads as Head of Corporate Communications & Employer Branding, focusing on integration and employer attractiveness. Previously, she held roles at Schickler and EOS, worked as a communications consultant, and lectured at Quadriga Media Berlin. Maja is passionate about impactful communication and workplace culture.

Sarah Mielke
Manager Corporate Communications & Team Lead Trainees,Henkel
Germany
Sarah Mielke
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Rita Carezzano
Chief of Organisation,LASTMINUTE.COM
Switzerland
Rita Carezzano
A digital-first approach to humanizing tech is what sets Rita Carezzano apart. Currently the Chief of Organization at lastminute.com - the travel tech leader in dynamic holiday packages - Rita brings a holistic view about processes, changes and people empowerment to her every day. Rita boasts over two decades of expertise in Customer Service and Organizational leadership, with a diverse background extending beyond the travel industry to include roles in telecommunications, banking, and insurance (including notable positions at Reale Mutua and Santander Group). Throughout her career, she has spearheaded transformation and improvement initiatives in prominent leadership roles Rita believes that any project, plan or tool cannot be successful without people's engagement. She said: “The human touch is the game changer in any organization. In these fast changing and challenging times we need our people engaged to accomplish our goals and grow. Blending a sharp technical and organizational vision with active listening, collection of feedback and inclusion isn’t a choice, it’s the only way.

Alexander Jansen
Head of Communications,TikTok
Netherlands
Alexander Jansen
Alexander Jansen (he/him) is Communications Manager for TikTok in the Netherlands and lead for the Pride ERG in Europe. He is responsible for media relations and campaigns in the Dutch market showing TikTok's cultural and economic impact. Alex is also an avid technologist with years of AI, policy and political communications experience and currently serves as a board trustee and (queer) inclusion advocate. Prior to joining TikTok, he worked in different sectors at organizations such as BlackRock, Omnicom and NATO's Allied Command Transformation.

Véronique De Rijck
Head of Communication and Collaboration,Colruyt Group
Belgium
Véronique De Rijck
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Maud Reddingius
Sr. Specialist Digital Employee Experience,Rituals
Netherlands
Maud Reddingius
Maud Reddingius started working for Rituals 4,5 years ago. Through the years, she was lucky to be part of different teams within the organization, which helped her to understand the business from different perspectives. Her primary motivation is to increase the employee experience of the people who make it happen, in Ritual's case, the 10.000 shop employees worldwide! She is part of the Retail Communication team and works as a project manager for Digital Workplace. A platform where employees will find all information, communication, and support the store operations (launching this summer!). She has a background in hospitality (Hotelschool) and started her career at an online supermarket called Picnic. Next to her job, she is studying part-time at the Erasmus, Master In Management.

Marjorie Etter
Head of Global Training, Knowledge & Change Management,Meta
United States
Marjorie Etter
Marjorie Etter is an accomplished leader in Learning & Development, Content Management, and Change within the tech sector, with over 15 years of experience. Her international background grants her a unique global perspective, vital for driving learning and change in hardware technology at top firms. With notable roles at Google, Apple, Fitbit, and Meta, Marjorie has been a pioneering figure in Silicon Valley, particularly as an advocate for women in tech. A dedicated Six Sigma practitioner, she combines empathy and expertise to ensure the success of quality programs and organizational change. Educated in the US, England, and Switzerland, Marjorie excels at embracing challenges, problem-solving, and cultural adaptation. Her growth mindset and enthusiasm for the new and unknown drive her continual evolution and innovation in the rapidly changing tech landscape.

Drea Rodríguez Cervantes
Global Social Media Management,Tommy Hilfiger
Netherlands
Drea Rodríguez Cervantes
Drea is a communications and content development professional with ten years of international experience and is currently a candidate for a PhD in Communications. She is presently employed at Tommy Hilfiger, overseeing global social media management. Her background encompasses various roles in internal and corporate communications. With diversity and inclusion always at the forefront of her agenda, she has led global strategies for prominent brands, enhancing visibility, engagement, and cultural impact. Additionally, she has cultivated thought leaders by leveraging their expertise to amplify brand influence and inspire others.

Eeva-Liina Kyöstilä
Outotec

Pauline Ljungberg
Scandic Hotels Group

Patrick Roelandt
Dialog Groep

Paul Conneally
LiveTiles

Aurelie Valtat
European Commission

Monica Mauri
Staples Solutions

Carolina Georgatou
Shell

Beverley Fairbank
Jaguar Land Rover

Jemima Bradbury-Wade
Pepsico

Eoin Cotter
Poppulo

Nico de Jong
LiveTiles

Thomas Rumbelow
Liberty Global

Caroline Tjan
Nouryon

Hendrik de Wit
Refresco

Sarah Kelly
Liberty Global

Marielle Harsveldt
Aegon

Job van Harmelen
Thales

Martin Riecken
TUI

Garry Rawlins
Selfridges

Saija Kinanen
Outotec

Pete Johns
SWOOP Analytics

Elsje de Vries
Avery Dennison

Julita Davies
Philips

Henk Slabbekoorn
BlueJeans by Verizon

Marijn Deurloo
ORTEC for Communications

Jan van Schuppen
Bookboon

Xeniya Shilina
Medtronic

Anna Cervantes
Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance

Lottie Bazley
Staffbase

Otto Larsen
Kaltura

Ralf Larsson
Electrolux
Caroline Lagden
Lloyds Banking Group