Sarah Sweeney | Integrated Display Manager | Denstu
I began my career at Dentsu in 2021 as a Display Planning Assistant in the Amplifi team shortly after completing my degree during lockdown. Since then, I’ve remained within the team and developed my expertise across media planning, buying and activation, navigating several business and structural changes along the way. My experience spans managed service and programmatic activation as well as publishing planning, which has enabled my progression into the Manager role I’ve held since 2023.
I’ve worked on a variety of clients from a variety of verticals in that time. Ranging from travel, insurance, retail and charity clients to name a few. For all my clients I try to bring a keen eye for detail as well as a positive and solutions orientated approach. I collaborate and work closely with media owners as well as our own internal product team to find the right media solutions for clients and their advertising needs.
Beyond my day to day responsibilities, I contribute to Dentsu’s culture and wider initiatives. I’m part of the Culture Champions network, helping support and shape the workplace environment. I have also played a role in amplifying Dentsu’s thought leadership, including delivering webinars as part of our MCA programme.
Developing talent is an area I particularly enjoy. I have supported the growth of junior team members through training, participated in Global Academy work experience days, and serve as an Integrated Display Representative for Dentsu’s Amplifi Academy.
Dee Champaneri | Senior Operations Manager | Virgin Media O2
Over the past seven years, Virgin Media O2 has become much more than just the place where I work—it's where I've grown, learned, and shaped my career. Every step of my journey here has strengthened my resilience, sharpened my skills, and deepened my passion for creating meaningful impact and driving innovation.
After finishing university, I took a leap and moved to Italy to teach English, earning my CELTA qualification along the way. Living and working in a new culture pushed me to grow quickly—it built my confidence, strengthened my communication skills, and taught me how to adapt in completely new environments.
With a long-standing ambition to work in media, I moved to London and landed what felt like a dream role at Guardian News and Media as an Advertising Executive. It was an incredible introduction to the world of digital advertising and relationship management, and it gave me a solid grounding in an industry that was evolving at pace.
From there, I moved into Account Management roles within advertising technology companies, further developing my ability to build strategic client relationships and drive commercial growth. Today, I bring together experience across advertising technology, operational delivery, and commercial strategy. I’m passionate about identifying new opportunities in the advertising ecosystem and championing innovative solutions that unlock revenue and deliver real value for both our clients and the business.
Eunice Demetrius | Insight Manager | Sky Media
I am an Insight Manager at Sky Media, responsible for supporting hundreds of advertisers each year in understanding the true impact of their media investment. With 11 years’ experience at the UK’s largest television advertising sales house, I translate complex measurement into clear, actionable insight that informs confident planning decisions and drives commercial value from TV. I work closely with sales teams and senior stakeholders to ensure data is trusted, understood and embedded into decision‑making across the business. I have led Media Effectiveness roadshows across 10+ teams and 200+ colleagues, significantly increasing engagement with measurement and commercial impact.
My career path has been shaped by a long‑standing passion for design, problem‑solving and customer experience, bringing a distinctive perspective to how I approach insight. I studied Product Design before beginning my career in graphic design and marketing; experience that continues to influence how I structure and communicate insight, with a strong focus on clarity and end‑user needs.
I began my data career at the British Heart Foundation, the nation’s heart charity, as a Data Analyst, where I taught myself SQL and developed a strong grounding in using data to answer real business questions. Alongside my commercial responsibilities, I am a People Champion within my department, leading people‑focused initiatives that strengthen collaboration, wellbeing and team culture.
Roxana Haytova | AI/ML Computational Science Assoc Mgr | Accenture
Roxana is a Data & AI specialist at Accenture, leading Agentic AI enablement, delivery, and business development across strategic public sector and global accounts. Roxana entered tech through Accenture's Career Changer Master's programme in 2021, becoming the first in her family to hold a Master's degree, earned with distinction in a completely new field. What started as curiosity about emerging technologies quickly became a defining professional purpose. In the past year, she has shaped AI transformation programmes across government, healthcare, and aviation, from innovation workshops with senior civil servants to live delivery of Agentic AI solutions. She has trained over 3,200 people globally, designed adoption strategies that opened new revenue streams, and built trusted relationships with senior decision-makers in competitive markets. Roxana represents Accenture at international conferences including HIMMS in Las Vegas, Webit in Bulgaria, the Responsible AI in Military summit in Spain, and local events in London with ecosystem partners. She was a finalist for Emerging Tech Champion of the Year 2024, and is nominated for the UKIA Women in Data & AI 2026 Awards. Beyond client work, Roxana mentors and develops others at all levels, champions inclusive culture, and supports charity initiatives. She is passionate about making AI accessible for people who would not otherwise engage with it, from junior analysts to government officials.
Yasmeen Gurung | Senior Delivery Manager | Bank of England
After graduating from Keele University with a degree in Computer Science, I began my career at BT in 2019 as a Technology Graduate. I progressed quickly into a specialist delivery role after leading major programmes, including rollout of FTTP, launching SOADSL to support customers without fibre access, and delivering Ofcom Switching. In 2025, I continued applying my delivery and leadership skills in the public sector by joining the Bank of England as a Senior Delivery Manager within the Prudential Regulation Authority’s Technology Division. Our team develops and supports the Bank’s regulatory data systems and my role enables me to lead within an agile Continuous Delivery model while contributing to work that has meaningful impact across the UK’s financial sector. My commitment to technology for good and digital inclusion began through volunteering with Open Learning Exchange Nepal, an organisation providing free, open access to educational resources through technology which was an experience that encouraged me to help others thrive. Supporting the next generation is important to me and through the Avado FastFutures and the ELEVATE programme, I’ve mentored students from under‑represented backgrounds, ultimately helping them secure their first role. As a Delegate on the Aleto Foundation programme which focuses on transforming diversity in leadership, I saw the the truth behind the phrase “you can’t be what you can’t see” and reminds me to step forward and open doors for others.
Becky Townend | Senior Delivery Lead | DWP Digital
Becky is a senior digital delivery leader recognised for driving some of the most transformative programmes in UK government. Known for strategic clarity, technical credibility and people-first leadership, they excel in delivering innovation at scale in high‑stakes environments.
Currently a Senior Digital Delivery Manager at DWP Digital, Becky leads teams delivering major automation and AI solutions, overseeing complex portfolios, commercial contracts and cross‑government delivery. Their work continues to shape the department’s approach to future-focused technology and responsible AI adoption.
Previously, Becky was handpicked to help lead the national Cost of Living Payments Programme, coordinating across governments and suppliers to deliver nearly 80 million payments worth over £20 billion under extreme time pressure. Their leadership on this programme earned multiple awards, including the DWP Special Recognition Award (2022), the One Civil Service Award (2022) and the Blossoming Leader Award (2023).
Since joining government, Becky has delivered a series of complex, high-profile digital projects and established a reputation for calm, decisive leadership. They are also a recognised public speaker, featuring at Civil Service Live (2023) and the AWS Summit (2025), sharing insights on digital transformation, automation and AI in public services.
Becky is committed to building modern, inclusive public services that deliver real impact for citizens.
Sharon Dorsen | Senior Privacy Counsel | Liberty Specialty Markets
I am incredibly proud of what I have achieved as a woman raised by a single parent on a council estate. From those beginnings, I have become a lawyer who enables my clients to meet their strategic objectives within the complex frameworks of regulation and the law. I genuinely love my job; navigating the intersection of innovation and consumer protection gives me a profound sense of purpose.
I have been an in-house lawyer for nearly 10 years, a decade defined by the privilege of working for several distinguished global companies across various sectors from financial services to utilities and retail alongside truly excellent people. However, my journey to this point was defined by resilience. My route to qualification was not smooth; I spent nine years striving to qualify while working in several paralegal roles. Throughout this time, I was navigating the corporate world with dyslexia, which was only diagnosed in my adulthood. This experience made me want to succeed and prove that with determination, anything is possible.
While I initially began my career as a general commercial lawyer, I eventually found my niche in Data Protection and Responsible AI. My practice is dedicated to ensuring that clients use data and AI responsibly, keeping in mind that there are humans behind the data.
Being called to the Bar in Ghana in 2022 was a deeply personal achievement. It is both a privilege and humbling to qualify in the motherland which renewed my love for the law.
Julie Spencer | Senior Associate Solicitor | Debenhams Ottaway LLP
I am a Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution team at Debenhams Ottaway LLP, specialising in commercial litigation and insolvency matters. Since qualifying in November 2018, I have gained extensive experience on a wide range of disputes in both the High Court and County Courts involving complex, high-value matters with jurisdictional or cross-border elements. I spent over five years at Birketts LLP, progressing from Solicitor to Associate in the Commercial Litigation team, before joining Debenhams Ottaway LLP in March 2024. I also have experience resolving disputes through mediation and other alternative dispute resolution methods to try and reach a resolution for clients in the most timely and cost-effective way.
Kat McGriskin | Senior Associate | Reed Smith LLP
Kat is a senior associate in the Global Corporate Group, based in London. Kat has experience working on public and private corporate matters including equity capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and restructurings. Kat has advised on large-scale, multi-jurisdictional transactions and acted for a broad range of clients across a number of industry sectors. Kat was named a Leading Associate for Equity Capital Markets (small – mid cap) in the Legal 500 (UK) 2026 rankings.
Gabriella Richards | Management Consultant | PwC
Gabriella Richards is an Associate Management Consultant at PwC, specialising in large-scale technology-enabled transformation within the insurance sector. She began her career as a higher apprentice, gaining a CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting and a Level 4 Junior Management Consultant qualification while delivering real client work.
Since joining PwC, Gabriella has progressed from apprentice to Associate and now leads PMO delivery on a major insurance transformation programme, supporting governance, risk management, and senior stakeholder engagement across complex environments. She has also contributed to PwC’s insurance thought leadership, working closely with UK and EMEA insurance leaders on market surveys and C-suite engagement.
Alongside client delivery, Gabriella is passionate about widening access to careers in finance and consulting. She mentors apprentices, supports new joiners, and volunteers in schools and colleges to encourage the younger generations to consider apprenticeships and alternative routes into professional services.
Driven by integrity, inclusion, and building trusted relationships, Gabriella is developing as a programme leader while using her journey to inspire the next generation.