Andrea has been a key player in the creative world for years, starting at Nintendo of Europe, where she managed creative projects across the continent. Her journey led her to The Coca-Cola Company as Creative Design Senior Manager for Western Europe.

Currently, Andrea is the Creative Director at TheMix Southern Europe, Pernod Ricard's in-house agency in Madrid, powered by OLIVER. She drives projects with a focus on human insights and best practices. Her expertise spans design strategy, ideation, branding, and campaign management.

Andrea's true passion lies in design's power to create lasting impact. She thrives on pushing boundaries and crafting experiences that resonate deeply with audiences.

Caroline is currently Senior Brand Design Manager at HEINEKEN and is based in Amsterdam.

In this role her focus is primarily on the development of Heineken’s visual identity, building distinctive and premium brand power in bars, restaurants, and clubs around the world.

Previously Innovation and Creative director at agency side.

Claire Robertshaw is Executive Creative Director at Design Bridge and Partners. Having worked in the industry for over 20 years, Claire is responsible for the creative excellence and management of the London Studio, overseeing and leading key relationships with the agency’s broad portfolio of clients.

Claire is passionate about nurturing the next generation of creative talent, coaching and mentoring with D&AD’s New Blood Academy, as well as leading the DBP annual junior competition, The Start. A fierce advocate for creative freedom and empowerment, Claire regularly contributes to industry discussion on this topic; she is a regular mentor with Kerning the Gap, and speaker for Ladies Wine & Design - organisations dedicated to achieving gender equality in the design industry with a focus on women in leadership roles.

With many industry awards to her name from the likes of DBA and Pentawards, Claire is also a regular judge sitting on jury panels for numerous awards bodies, including FAB, D&AD and Clios.

Dr Zeng Xi, a specialist in contemporary art and cognitive science, holds a Ph.D. from the University of Barcelona. He serves as Senior Advisor at the Royal College of Art, Professor at IED (Istituto Europeo di Design), and Distinguished Professor at the China Academy of Art. Forbes recognised him as one of the Top 10 Designers in the Mainland in 2022.

As Senior Director of Product and Design at ByteDance, and formerly at OnePlus and OPPO, Dr Zeng has spearheaded the development of innovative products reaching over 100 million users globally. His notable projects, including the ByteDance AI Companion, OPPO ColorOS, OnePlus Concept One, and OxygenOS, have garnered more than 10 prestigious global design awards.

With over 20 years of experience in the packaging and branding industry, I bring a deep passion for transforming brands from initial concept to market success. My expertise lies in guiding new product development, revitalizing established brands, and driving creative innovation that resonates with consumers.

I thrive on both the grand visions and the intricate details, believing in the power of simplicity to solve complex challenges. My approach seamlessly merges creativity with strategic thinking to deliver design solutions that are both impactful and enduring.

Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of collaborating with major global brands across diverse sectors, including Food & Beverage, Personal Care, Automotive and more. My portfolio includes work with industry leaders such as Tesco, Coca-Cola, Mondelez, Colgate-Palmolive, Pernod Ricard, Carlsberg, Bacardi, Disney, and Biersdorf, to name a few. I've consistently challenged these iconic brands to reinvent themselves through design-led innovation.

As a judge, I bring a discerning eye and a commitment to excellence, grounded in years of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of what makes design truly exceptional.

Janty is a Senior Graphic Designer at Huda Beauty. With over a decade of experience, Janty has been instrumental in developing the company's packaging design, seamlessly integrating brand identity, aesthetic innovation, and user experience, creating impactful and memorable design.

With a diverse background spanning across beauty, fashion and media industries, including brands such as Wella, Adidas, Bourjois, Rimmel, and Max Factor, Janty brings a holistic perspective to design, balancing artistry with strategic intent. Passionate about storytelling through design, Janty believes in the power of packaging to connect with consumers and focuses on creating designs that are not only visually appealing but also meaningful, inclusive, and sustainable.

Leo Young, founder of Good Nugget, is on a mission to diversify the creative industry by empowering underrepresented talent. As a nonprofit social enterprise, Good Nugget helps underrepresented talent break into creative careers, giving them the skills and confidence to succeed while helping companies build inclusive teams to spark fresh ideas. With 15 years of experience at award-winning agencies, Leo combines his industry expertise with a passion for creating meaningful change

Motivated by his own lived experience, Marc has emerged as a leading advocate and evangelist in the accessibility space. Working across multiple industries, Marc has driven significant improvements and innovation in accessibility, including the development of the world’s first accessible packaging using code-based technology.

Marc is the Global Accessibility Centre of Excellence Lead at Unilever. In this role, he is dedicated to advancing the accessibility agenda across employee, consumer and customer experiences, ensuring that Unilever's products, services and environments are Unmissable For Everyone.

In addition to his professional achievements, Marc is also a Paralympian, having proudly represented Great Britain at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. His unique blend of personal experience and professional expertise makes Marc a powerful voice and a passionate leader in the pursuit of accessibility for all.

Mayuri is a strong believer in the power of design to tell authentic stories that transform businesses and influence human behaviour. She has led award-winning projects and contributed to the success of both start-ups and global brands like Abbott, Coca Cola, Heinz, Microsoft, Nestle, Paperboat, PepsiCo, Reliance, TATA, Uber, Zydus and many more.

With a remarkable creative career spanning over two decades, Mayuri currently leads the creative vision for Conran Design Mumbai which she helped establish in the middle of the pandemic. Within three years of its inception, Mayuri has helped win notable businesses and awards including Campaign Agency of the Year, Transform Asia and IDA Awards.

Recognized as ‘Creative director of the year’ - Asia by Transform Magazine, Mayuri has also been voted as one of India’s 40 under Forty go-getters in the creative field by Impact Magazine. Amongst numerous other representations as a leading voice for design, Mayuri has been on the jury panel for Cannes Lions, Spikes Asia, Transform North America as well as all major national festivals including serving as jury chair for Abbys (powered by One Show).

Mayuri is passionate about mentoring the next generation of creative talent and regularly conducts lectures and workshops at leading design schools in India.

Marie is a Creative Director at Dragon Rouge Paris, where she co-manages the creative studio.

She began her design career in 2012 in a small edition studio in which she worked for Nike, Canal+ and more. She then joined The Brand Union Paris (WPP), where she worked on 360 brands such as Chivas, Desperados, Havana Club, Pelforth, Edelweiss, Strongbow, Ricard, J&B etc. & won a Gold Pentawards for a pet food packaging.

At Dragon Rouge she leads global & local brands both in Corporate & Product Branding, such as UPSA, Kenvue, Mondelez, Coca-Cola, IPSEN, Natixis, Emmaus, Groupama, Essilor…

She loves strategy, insight-driven approach, and cross-cultural thinking.

Somdutt Sarkar serves as Design Director at P&G India, where he has received numerous accolades like President’s Circle Award, Global Design Excellence Award, CEO Award throughout his 7 year career. He specializes in branding, digital marketing, packaging, and retail design and has worked for iconic brands like Pampers, Vicks, Ariel, and Gillette. A graduate of NID, Ahmedabad, Somdutt has previously collaborated with clients such as Nestle, Idea Cellular, Electrolux, Raw Pressery and and IDBI on impactful branding projects, and creative campaigns in his design career spanning 14 years.

His expertise lies in harnessing consumer centric design to enhance brand love and drive sales through innovative packaging solutions. A passionate artist and illustrator, his works has featured in various national and international magazines and been a part of multiple exhibitions . His work was recognized by the Dutch Design Ministry when he won Designquest in 2012. Committed to nurturing the next generation of designers, Somdutt actively engages with leading design institutes in India and mentors young design students. Somdutt has a keen interest in communities, culture and craft traditions as well as emerging channels like E-Commerce.

Steffi is the Global Director of Brand Identity & Design for Mars Snacking. She has responsibility for managing the brand experience and identity strategy for the portfolio of brands, and driving design excellence across the globe. She looks after some of the most beloved confectionery brands, such as M&M'S, Snickers, Extra/Orbit gum, and Skittles.

Steffi joined Mars in 2012 from the agency world, where she spent 8 years leading brand building projects for iconic names. One of her proudest initiatives was being the lead strategist for the Oreo brand identity refresh in 2011. The ‘Oreo Smile’ that was created is still the cornerstone of the brand’s digital identity today.

Born and raised in China, she has lived in Europe and has been a long-time Chicagoan. Outside work, she enjoys expanding her native perennial garden and traveling with her friends.

A dynamic cross industry leader in customer experience design and digital innovation, currently leading Experience Design and Digital at NatWest Group. Known for blending creativity with strategic vision to drive commercial impact, Stephanie has championed customer-centric approaches that redefine business landscapes.

With an illustrious career spanning industry giants like Reckitt, JWT and Disney, she has driven innovation that captivates audiences, elevates brands, and sets new benchmarks for excellence. At Disney, she has brought to life some of the most beloved franchises, fostering cultural impact and consumer delight through groundbreaking design and storytelling.

An advocate for the power of design, Stephanie serves on the board of the Design Business Association (DBA), promoting its role as a catalyst for business and societal growth. She is also a Twenty/Twenty mentor supporting the next generation of design leaders.

Hi, I'm Zoe Green, Co-founder and Executive Creative Director of drinks branding agency Co-Partnership, and I'm delighted to be selected as a Pentawards Jury member for 2025.

As a Londoner often residing in Sydney and working internationally, I’ll bring a global perspective to the judging panel. With a background in branding, packaging design and drinks, I've had the privilege of spending my formative years with industry legends Lewis Moberly, Design Bridge, and Pentagram.

When assessing work, I look for original ideas that bring a smile to the mind with relevance and commercial pulling power. Think smart brand storytelling, clarity of product proposition, typography that makes you green eyed (see what I did there) and clever use of production techniques.

I'm excited to see and award the best work our industry has to offer. Let’s go!