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
In their words
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.”
Background
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.
