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Company / Organization & Achievement Awards Judging Committee

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Sean Rooney

Co-Founder & Director, Amire, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sean Rooney is the Director of Amire, a multi-award-winning digital marketing agency across Australia and Asia Pacific. Amire provides search engine optimization (SEO) services, paid media, and data-driven digital strategies. Specializing in the digital marketing industry since 2002, Sean has built a reputation for delivering measurable growth and innovative marketing solutions for businesses across various industries. Sean has worked across global brands such as Microsoft, Toyota, Unilever, and Amnesty International, delivering high-impact digital marketing strategies that drive measurable growth and brand visibility. Sean's expertise lies in SEO strategy, performance marketing, and conversion optimization. His data-driven approach ensures that clients receive tailored marketing strategies that drive long-term success. Under his leadership, Amire has helped businesses enhance their online visibility, improve search rankings, and achieve significant returns on their digital marketing investments. Sean founded Amire with a vision to bridge the gap between technical SEO, content marketing, and performance advertising. His agency is known for developing customised marketing solutions, ensuring that every client benefits from a holistic and results-oriented approach. Sean believes in leveraging cutting-edge tools, analytics, and AI-driven insights to refine digital strategies, allowing businesses to outperform their competition in an increasingly competitive online landscape. In addition to SEO, Amire provides Google Ads, social media advertising, and programmatic advertising solutions. Sean ensures that his team stays ahead of industry trends by continuously testing and refining strategies to keep up with evolving search engine algorithms and digital advertising platforms. His commitment to data transparency and ROI-driven results has earned Amire a strong reputation in the industry. Amire also has a very strong focus on providing pro bono digital marketing services to support charities, having already provided A$500,000 in pro bono services. Sean is a sought-after consultant and speaker on topics related to SEO trends, paid media innovations, and digital growth strategies. His ability to break down complex digital marketing concepts into actionable insights has made him a valuable resource for businesses looking to scale their online presence. Outside of Amire, Sean is passionate about mentoring emerging digital marketers and staying at the forefront of marketing technology innovations. His leadership has positioned Amire as a trusted partner for businesses looking to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape and achieve sustainable growth.

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Shyamsunder Iyer Balasubramanian

Vice President, Citibank NA, East Amherst, New York, United States

Vice President at Citibank NA with 20+ years of experience in Banking, Product Controls and Risk Management. Led 50+ member teams, established departments, and drove account substantiation for 10% of Citibank's™ Global Balance Sheet. Worked across 4 countries in 7 years. Passionate about transformative leadership, operational excellence, and inspiring teams.

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Rachel Bohr

Finance Manager, Scaffad, Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia

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Amrita Choudhary

Accounting Manager, Wasabi Technologies, Seattle, Washington, United States

Amrita Choudhary is an Accounting Manager at Wasabi Technologies, leading AI adoption in finance to drive automation and compliance. A Chartered Accountant with an MS in Financial Analytics and an MBA from Bentley University, she co-founded the ICAI Seattle Chapter and actively contributes to finance and technology thought leadership.

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Daniil Demchuk

CEO and Founder, Smart Flats 24, Prague, Holesovice, Czech Republic

Entrepreneur with years of exceptional experience in the hospitality and leisure industry. A winner of extraordinary international competitions, a team leader, and an author of scientific articles. A member of the Forbes Council and ranked in the Top 25 Circle of Excellence by Passion Vista magazine.

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Jiaying Huang

Senior Analyst, Finance & Business Operations, Tesla Inc, Palo Alto, California, United States

Jiaying Huang has been a Senior Analyst in Finance and Business Operations at Tesla since 2022. With 5 years of experience in technology strategy, she holds a Master's in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University. She brings strong expertise in financial analysis, business operations, and technology strategy to her role.

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Mohammad Nahidul Islam

Chief Executive Officer, Advance IPSC Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Bangladesh

Nahidul is a promoter of education and consulting in Lean Six Sigma and Supply Chain management in Bangladesh. He works with various corporate entities and individuals in the fields of supply chain, process excellence, optimization, lean manufacturing, digital transformation, and project management. He has over two decades of hands-on experience in supply chain.

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Nitesh Khullar

Senior Vice President, Citibank NA, Schaumburg, Illinois, United States

Nitesh is a Senior Vice President at Citibank, having over 15 years of experience working with banks, bureaus, and consultancies within financial services, retail, and consumer products. Nitesh is leading and managing risk management functions of multi-billion-dollar consumer banking portfolios. He has a strong background in Risk/Fraud statistical models, Machine Learning models.

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Pankaj Kumar

Senior Project Manager, United Flow Technology, Irvine, California, United States

Pankaj is a Technical Program Manager with over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, project, and program management. He specializes in integrating secure, automated systems within the water and wastewater management industries, driving operational efficiency, sustainability, and cost savings while leading geographically distributed teams to deliver impactful solutions.

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Arunima Motiwala

Manager, Grant Thornton Advisors, LLC, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Arunima is a CPA with extensive experience in Mergers & Acquisitions and transaction advisory, catering to the US market. She has worked closely with company leadership to evaluate financial performance, assess business viability, and support strategic decision-making. With over a decade of expertise, she specializes in financial due diligence, quality of earnings, and transaction structuring.

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Morris Ghee Yong Ong

Board member, MorrisCookies Science & Development Ou, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Morris is an internationally experienced professional with experience across seven countries and 14 industries. He has held leadership positions as Brand Director and Country Team Leader. Since 2019, Morris has served as a judge for the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, and in 2024 he also judged for the Scotland Climate Smarter and Diana Awards.

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Aswin Shibu

Co-founder and CRO, MixRank, Orinda, California, United States

Aswin Shibu is a seasoned professional with expertise in product management and software engineering. He joined MixRank in 2015, leading cross-functional teams and delivering innovative solutions. Aswin is passionate about leveraging technology to drive business growth and enhance user experiences.

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Suyog Singh

Head of Strategy and Partnerships, Oportun, New York City, New York, United States

Suyog is the Head of Strategy and Partnerships at Oportun - a consumer lending FinTech operating in the US. He has 12 years of experience in Financial Services with key roles at JP Morgan Chase, Ernst & Young, and Oliver Wyman. Suyog has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University).

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Zehra Soysal

Director, Business Operations And Finance, Metaphysic.ai, New York City, New York, United States

Zehra is the Director of BizOps and Finance at Metaphysic.ai in New York. She previously worked in business strategy at Google and as a consultant at BCG across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. A Harvard Business School graduate, she specializes in tech, AI, strategic growth, and financial operations.

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Abrar Ahmed Syed

Advisor Application Designer, Gainwell Technologies LLC, Irving, Texas, United States

Abrar is a Data Architect and Business Intelligence expert with over 15 years of experience in analytics and data visualization. Abrar specializes in creating impactful analytics solutions that empower organizations to make data-driven decisions. Gainwell Technologies' Advisor Application Designer designs enterprise-scale analytics solutions and leads the implementation of the Gainwell Genius Analytics Platform.

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Nicky Wang

CEO, WE Red Bridge, Shanghai, China

Nicky Wang is CEO of WE Red Bridge, a marketing communications agency in China. With 20 years of experience, she advises global brands on market entry and APAC expansion, championing diversity and innovation. Nicky is a recognized leader in Asia's marketing landscape, winning numerous awards and serving on prestigious juries.

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Lainey Yang

Senior Director, HR APAC/AfMEI Region, Lyondellbasell, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

Lainey is a seasoned HR leader with a strong commercial mindset and diverse industry background, including Petro-chemical, FinTech, mechanical engineering industries, has worked in Europe and Asia. She is currently serving as Senior Director HR for LyondellBasell APAC and AfMEI regions, where she takes a proactive, solution-oriented approach to partner with business leaders.