is President of Saatchi & Saatchi Canada and a 24-year Publicis Groupe veteran. A leading force in digital transformation, he built one of Canada’s largest digital teams and relaunched Razorfish in Canada. Alister has shaped strategies for top brands like Toyota, Walmart, P&G, and Sephora. A frequent speaker and experienced juror, he blends creativity, innovation, and data to drive impact. His deep commitment to marketing excellence makes him a powerful voice on the ECHO Board.

as the Coordinator for ECHO Latam since 2017, Barbara has been a key author of its success. Beyond that, she expertly organizes several other awards through Editorial Dossier, a media company that has been publishing leading marketing content for over 40 years. Editorial Dossier also orchestrates Argentina's most prestigious and recognized advertising industry awards: the Lápiz de Oro and Lápiz de Platino, along with the ultimate honor for communication excellence, the Premio Jerry Goldenberg, in addition to ECHO Latam. She is, without a doubt, a major player in recognizing creativity, strategy, and effectiveness.

is co-founder of Energize Marketing, a leading B2B media and award-winning demand generation provider working with the world’s top tech brands. With deep expertise in the IT and cybersecurity media landscape, he oversees a network of digital media brands including TechChannels™ that continue to redefine account-based marketing through content syndication, webinars, research, content marketing, and virtual events. David brings a strategic focus to helping marketers drive measurable growth and elevate data-driven marketing in a new technological era, and looks forward to recognizing the next wave of talent through the ECHO Board.

brings deep expertise in data-driven, digital, and integrated marketing, with a strong track record delivering ROI-focused strategies for major blue-chip brands. As Partner at Marketdata, the Data & Analytics hub of the VML Group, he’s known for seamlessly integrating analytics with creative communications and leading diverse, high-performing teams. A frequent event speaker and valued industry voice, David adds both strategic depth and creative insight to the ECHO Board. Outside of work, he’s a voiceover artist, aspiring sailor, devoted husband, and proud father of two.

leads the event and social strategy for the Direct Marketing Association of South Africa. With over a decade of experience in digital marketing and event management, he has successfully delivered impactful industry events and campaigns that engage diverse audiences and elevate brand visibility. Known for his ability to foster meaningful connections and drive audience engagement, Ethan combines a strong understanding of awards platforms, market dynamics with a passion for innovation. As a member of the ECHO Board, he contributes his expertise to advancing the marketing industry, strengthening professional communities, and shaping the future of creative connection.

is the CEO of Certatude Solutions, specializing in data-driven business optimization. With deep expertise in consumer analytics, behavioral targeting, and Artificial Intelligence, he’s helped major brands—from financial services to tech—boost ROI and sharpen direct marketing strategies. His work has driven a 27% lift in marketing ROI by applying advanced modeling and segmentation. A leader in decision support systems, James brings invaluable insight into how data and strategy intersect to shape smarter, more effective marketing.

As CEO of the DMA UK, Rachel Aldighieri leads with a clear vision: to champion customer-centric, data-driven marketing. She works across top agencies, brands, and tech companies to promote innovation, trust, and ethical standards. A vocal advocate for creativity, professional growth, and industry collaboration, Rachel connects marketers with educators and policymakers to shape a stronger future. Her leadership continues to elevate the role of marketing in driving meaningful connections and navigating today’s evolving business landscape.

is an award-winning strategist known for blending data, creativity, and empathy to turn every brand interaction into a moment of value and connection. With deep experience across direct, digital, and integrated marketing, she’s shaped impactful campaigns for brands like VISA, Sephora, Canada Goose, and SickKids. Rosie brought her passion for strategy into the classroom as a past instructor for Miami Ad School in Toronto, where she inspired the next generation of marketers. She championed purposeful, loyalty-building work across the industry.

is a seasoned digital marketing leader specializing in email and mobile strategy. As Senior Manager at Hilton, she has driven impactful, data-informed campaigns that prioritize accessibility and user experience. A recognized voice in the industry, Una has contributed to thought leadership panels and serves on the ANA’s Email Excellence Center Committee. Her commitment to ethical, inclusive marketing and her expertise in customer engagement make her a valuable addition to the ECHO Board.

brings decades of leadership across marketing, data, and digital innovation, having led DMA India and championed global standards in data privacy and customer engagement. A strategist at heart and community builder by nature, he bridges the worlds of performance marketing and purpose. Vatsal joins the ECHO Board with a vision to advance data-inspired creativity across borders—shaping a future where meaningful impact, measurable results, and collaboration define marketing excellence.