Unleashing Innovation In Internal Digital Communications Speakers

Speakers for Unleashing Innovation In Internal Digital Communications 2025



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Martin Riecken

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

Christina Panagiotou

Head of Internal Communications,
adidas
South Europe

Christina Panagiotou


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Koren Autef

Koren Autef

Program Manager Internal Communications & Training,
Suitsupply
Belgium

Koren Autef


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Simon Wienke

Simon Wienke

CFB Global Change Management Lead - Smart Manufacturing,
Cargill
Netherlands

Simon Wienke


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Pete Johns

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

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

Julita Davies

Performance Director ,Global Communications & Brand,
Philips
Netherlands

Julita Davies


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Director of employee engagement and communications,
Prosus
Netherlands

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Stefania Giolito

Stefania Giolito

Head of Internal Communications,
CNH
Italy

Stefania Giolito


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Pedro Garbellini

Pedro Garbellini

Global Internal Communications Officer,
World Food Programme
Switzerland

Pedro Garbellini


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Danny Schwarze

Danny Schwarze

Head of Global Newsroom & Executive Communications,
BSH Home Appliances Group
Germany

Danny Schwarze


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Robin de Wouters

Robin de Wouters

Director General,
Federation of European Data & Marketing (FEDMA)
Belgium

Robin de Wouters


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Aletta van Asperen

Aletta van Asperen

Senior Communications Innovation Strategist,
ING
Netherlands

Aletta van Asperen


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Nadia Duinker

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

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

Sarah Mielke

Manager Corporate Communications & Team Lead Trainees,
Henkel
Germany

Sarah Mielke


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Rita Carezzano

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

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

Véronique De Rijck

Head of Communication and Collaboration,
Colruyt Group
Belgium

Véronique De Rijck


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Maud Reddingius

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

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

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

Eeva-Liina Kyöstilä


Outotec
Pauline Ljungberg

Pauline Ljungberg


Scandic Hotels Group
Patrick Roelandt

Patrick Roelandt


Dialog Groep
Paul Conneally

Paul Conneally


LiveTiles
Aurelie Valtat

Aurelie Valtat


European Commission
Monica Mauri

Monica Mauri


Staples Solutions
Carolina Georgatou

Carolina Georgatou


Shell
Beverley Fairbank

Beverley Fairbank


Jaguar Land Rover
Jemima Bradbury-Wade

Jemima Bradbury-Wade


Pepsico
Eoin Cotter

Eoin Cotter


Poppulo
Nico de Jong

Nico de Jong


LiveTiles
Thomas Rumbelow

Thomas Rumbelow


Liberty Global
Caroline Tjan

Caroline Tjan


Nouryon
Hendrik de Wit

Hendrik de Wit


Refresco
Sarah Kelly

Sarah Kelly


Liberty Global
Marielle Harsveldt

Marielle Harsveldt


Aegon
Job van Harmelen

Job van Harmelen


Thales
Martin Riecken

Martin Riecken


TUI
Garry Rawlins

Garry Rawlins


Selfridges
Saija Kinanen

Saija Kinanen


Outotec
Pete Johns

Pete Johns


SWOOP Analytics
Elsje de Vries

Elsje de Vries


Avery Dennison
Julita Davies

Julita Davies


Philips
Henk Slabbekoorn

Henk Slabbekoorn


BlueJeans by Verizon
Marijn Deurloo

Marijn Deurloo


ORTEC for Communications
Jan van Schuppen

Jan van Schuppen


Bookboon
Xeniya Shilina

Xeniya Shilina


Medtronic
Anna Cervantes

Anna Cervantes


Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance
Lottie Bazley

Lottie Bazley


Staffbase
Otto Larsen

Otto Larsen


Kaltura
Ralf Larsson

Ralf Larsson

Electrolux
Caroline Lagden

Caroline Lagden


Lloyds Banking Group