Eurobest names 2026 Jury Presidents from a record nine markets
The line-up includes Eurobest's first Jury President from Norway
9 September 2026 - Eurobest has announced its 2026 Jury Presidents, with this year’s line-up based across nine markets, the highest number of markets represented in the Awards’ history.
The line-up brings together leaders from across the creative landscape, including a strong representation from independent agencies, alongside networks and specialist creative businesses. The line-up also includes Eurobest's first Jury President from Norway, Magne Lyngner, CEO and Founding Partner, BACON, Global, who also won the Eurobest Golden Palm in 2025.
The Eurobest 2026 Jury Presidents have been named as:
Audio & Radio, Film, Print & Publishing
Richard Brim, Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Ace of Hearts, UK
Brand Experience & Activation, Creative Commerce
Sandra Bold | Chief Creative Officer International Clients, VML, Spain
Creative B2B
Benedict Buckland | Managing Director, alan.,Global
Creative Business Transformation
Sarah Lemarié | Chief Strategy Officer, Publicis, France
Creative Data, Innovation
Adam Kerj | Chief Creative Officer, EMEA
Creative Effectiveness, Creative Strategy
Dino Myers-Lamptey | Founder, The Barber Shop, Global
Design, Industry Craft
Zuza Duchniewska Sobczak | Chief Creative Officer, TBWA\Warsaw, Poland
Digital Craft, Social & Creator
Geoffrey Hantson | Chief Creative Officer, Happiness Brussels, Amsterdam and Saigon, Global
Direct, Outdoor
Franki Goodwin | Chief Creative Officer, Saatchi & Saatchi, UK
Entertainment
Breana Auberry | Global Brand Director, Brand Collaborations/Culture Marketing, The LEGO Group, Global
Film Craft
Magne Lyngner | CEO and Founding Partner, BACON, Global
Healthcare
Alexandra Trudnowski | Chief Strategy Officer EMEA and Head of DACH, dentsu Health, EMEA and DACH
Media
Kelly Parker | Chief Media Officer, WPP Media, UK
PR
George Bryant | Global Chief Creative Officer, Golin Ketchum, Global
Simon Cook, CEO, LIONS, said: "Eurobest’s Jury Presidents set the standard for how creative work is judged. This year’s line-up brings together leaders whose work has shaped brands, culture and the direction of the industry. That matters because European creativity has always drawn its strength from distinct perspectives, different creative traditions and a wide range of lived experience. Bringing those voices into the Jury room is central to recognising the work that will define the year ahead."
The line-up was revealed for the first time during a Eurobest webinar held earlier today, where entrants heard from past winners, Jury members and the LIONS team on insider tips for entering and 2026 Awards updates. The webinar will be available to watch on demand at www.eurobest.com.
Entries into Eurobest are being accepted until 15 October 2026.
ENDS
Assets:
Headshots and social assets for the Jury Presidents can be found here.
Contacts:
Camilla Lambert
PR Director
LIONS
Camillal@canneslions.com
Tash Naidoo
Senior PR Manager
LIONS
Tashn@canneslions.com
Press Portal:
press.canneslions.com
Awards enquiries:
awards@eurobest.com
Notes to editors:
About LIONS
LIONS is the global platform that champions creativity and marketing effectiveness for growth. We help businesses grow through creative marketing that matters.
We know that creativity can and should be applied across the full marketing mix. Creativity is an impactful business driver - and when it's integrated with a culture of effectiveness, it's a competitive advantage.
Backed by over 150 years of experience and evidence, Cannes Lions, WARC, Effie, Contagious and Acuity - provides the global marketing industry with the definitive benchmarks, intelligence, training and tailored advice needed to grow.
LIONS is part of Informa PLC.
www.lionscreativity.com
About Informa
Informa PLC is a leading international B2B events, digital services and academic research group.
We champion specialists. Through hundreds of market-leading brands, we connect people with knowledge so they can learn more, know more and do more.
We operate in over 30 countries and serve businesses and professionals working in over a dozen specialist markets.
Informa is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.
www.informa.com
The line-up brings together leaders from across the creative landscape, including a strong representation from independent agencies, alongside networks and specialist creative businesses. The line-up also includes Eurobest's first Jury President from Norway, Magne Lyngner, CEO and Founding Partner, BACON, Global, who also won the Eurobest Golden Palm in 2025.
The Eurobest 2026 Jury Presidents have been named as:
Audio & Radio, Film, Print & Publishing
Richard Brim, Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Ace of Hearts, UK
Brand Experience & Activation, Creative Commerce
Sandra Bold | Chief Creative Officer International Clients, VML, Spain
Creative B2B
Benedict Buckland | Managing Director, alan.,Global
Creative Business Transformation
Sarah Lemarié | Chief Strategy Officer, Publicis, France
Creative Data, Innovation
Adam Kerj | Chief Creative Officer, EMEA
Creative Effectiveness, Creative Strategy
Dino Myers-Lamptey | Founder, The Barber Shop, Global
Design, Industry Craft
Zuza Duchniewska Sobczak | Chief Creative Officer, TBWA\Warsaw, Poland
Digital Craft, Social & Creator
Geoffrey Hantson | Chief Creative Officer, Happiness Brussels, Amsterdam and Saigon, Global
Direct, Outdoor
Franki Goodwin | Chief Creative Officer, Saatchi & Saatchi, UK
Entertainment
Breana Auberry | Global Brand Director, Brand Collaborations/Culture Marketing, The LEGO Group, Global
Film Craft
Magne Lyngner | CEO and Founding Partner, BACON, Global
Healthcare
Alexandra Trudnowski | Chief Strategy Officer EMEA and Head of DACH, dentsu Health, EMEA and DACH
Media
Kelly Parker | Chief Media Officer, WPP Media, UK
PR
George Bryant | Global Chief Creative Officer, Golin Ketchum, Global
Simon Cook, CEO, LIONS, said: "Eurobest’s Jury Presidents set the standard for how creative work is judged. This year’s line-up brings together leaders whose work has shaped brands, culture and the direction of the industry. That matters because European creativity has always drawn its strength from distinct perspectives, different creative traditions and a wide range of lived experience. Bringing those voices into the Jury room is central to recognising the work that will define the year ahead."
The line-up was revealed for the first time during a Eurobest webinar held earlier today, where entrants heard from past winners, Jury members and the LIONS team on insider tips for entering and 2026 Awards updates. The webinar will be available to watch on demand at www.eurobest.com.
Entries into Eurobest are being accepted until 15 October 2026.
ENDS
Assets:
Headshots and social assets for the Jury Presidents can be found here.
Contacts:
Camilla Lambert
PR Director
LIONS
Camillal@canneslions.com
Tash Naidoo
Senior PR Manager
LIONS
Tashn@canneslions.com
Press Portal:
press.canneslions.com
Awards enquiries:
awards@eurobest.com
Notes to editors:
About LIONS
LIONS is the global platform that champions creativity and marketing effectiveness for growth. We help businesses grow through creative marketing that matters.
We know that creativity can and should be applied across the full marketing mix. Creativity is an impactful business driver - and when it's integrated with a culture of effectiveness, it's a competitive advantage.
Backed by over 150 years of experience and evidence, Cannes Lions, WARC, Effie, Contagious and Acuity - provides the global marketing industry with the definitive benchmarks, intelligence, training and tailored advice needed to grow.
LIONS is part of Informa PLC.
www.lionscreativity.com
About Informa
Informa PLC is a leading international B2B events, digital services and academic research group.
We champion specialists. Through hundreds of market-leading brands, we connect people with knowledge so they can learn more, know more and do more.
We operate in over 30 countries and serve businesses and professionals working in over a dozen specialist markets.
Informa is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.
www.informa.com
