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Linda Thomas Brooks is a consultant operating at the intersection of media, marketing, tech and integrated communications.  She was CEO of the Association of Magazine Media (MPA), CEO of the Public Relations Society of America, ran media strategy and buying for General Motors and the Martin Agency, and built a tech MarCom function at Trilogy.

Laura is Editor-in-Chief of The Athletic. She was previously sports news editor and a correspondent at The Daily Mail.

Daisy Donald is the head of propositions for Economist Pro at The Economist, where she leads the commercial strategy, pricing, and go-to-market approach for its global corporate subscription business. With over 15 years’ experience in media and digital transformation, she specialises in driving revenue growth through subscription strategy, customer insight, and data-led decision-making.

Previously, Daisy held senior roles at FT Strategies, Reuters, and the Financial Times, where she led large-scale transformation programmes, including the shift to reader revenue models and global consulting partnerships supporting hundreds of publishers worldwide. She is particularly focused on the role of AI in shaping the future of media, and how organisations can translate insight into scalable, commercially successful products.

Ha Mi Tran is the Founder and Managing Director of STYRE Group, an independent media and education company behind Marie Claire Vietnam, Style-Republik and SR Fashion Business School. With more than 15 years of experience across publishing, fashion and brand development, she has held leadership roles at international companies including ELLE Vietnam, Chanel and The Walt Disney Company. She co-founded Style-Republik in 2019 to give Vietnam’s emerging fashion industry a dedicated editorial and business platform, later expanding the company into education, events and international publishing. Today, she leads Marie Claire Vietnam, developing a modern, locally relevant media brand centred on fashion, feminism and culture.

Mark Howard is the Chief Operating Officer of TIME, where he oversees operations across the company’s print, digital, technology, consumer marketing, e-commerce, AI, licensing, and finance divisions.

With more than 25 years of experience in the media and technology sectors, Mark most recently served as Chief Business Officer at OpenWeb, where he directed data products and solutions, business development, and strategic partnerships. Prior to that, he was Chief Advertising and Partnerships Officer at Penske Media Corporation (PMC), where he managed revenue operations across PMC’s media portfolio. At PMC, he also led a corporate industry thought leadership team, advancing the company's influence through research, events, and strategic initiatives. Additionally, he spearheaded the launch of a first-party data studio, creating innovative data solutions and personalized audience experiences.

Earlier in his career, Mark served as Chief Revenue Officer at Forbes from 2013 to 2020, leading the company’s digital and print platforms, live events, custom content, advertising, licensing, and business intelligence. During his tenure, he successfully expanded Forbes into new revenue streams, including live events and branded products.

Mark has also held senior leadership roles at various media and ad tech companies, gaining deep expertise in data analytics, product development, marketing technology, and advertising. Renowned for his ability to build and lead high-performing teams, he is a strategic innovator with a track record of fostering partnerships, driving business growth, and shaping industry conversations.

James Hewes is a transformational media executive, Honorary Professor, and sought-after advisor who has led global organizations through periods of significant digital disruption and growth. 

As the former President & CEO of FIPP, James brings over two decades of experience driving innovation across digital media, publishing, and communications sectors on five continents. 

Known for his strategic vision in revitalizing media businesses, achieving consistent double-digit profit margins, and expanding into new markets, James combines deep industry knowledge with practical leadership experience that has guided major media transformations, including the £120M sale of BBC Magazines. 

Through his consultancy Soho Consulting, he continues to shape the future of media, advising high-profile international clients while sharing his expertise as a guest lecturer at prestigious institutions worldwide on topics spanning digital transformation, revenue diversification, and the evolving media landscape.

Irene Smit is the founder and creative director of Flow Magazine and Creative Director Mindstyle at Roularta Media Group. She focuses on cultivating wellbeing through thoughtful journalism and the power of paper. In her role as Creative Director Mindstyle, she works at the intersection of creativity and wellbeing.

In addition to being an award-winning magazine maker, she is currently studying for a Master’s degree in Applied Psychology. In recent years, she has specialized in positive psychology, mindfulness, and behavior change. Through her work, she explores how paper-based experiences can support reflection, focus, and a sense of calm.

Sibley leads the global media brand which includes TIME's iconic magazine and digital platforms that reach the largest audience in TIME’s history of 120 million people around the world; TIME Studios, the Emmy Award-winning film and television division and producer of award-winning branded content; a rapidly growing global live events business built around the powerful TIME100 and Person of the Year franchises; TIME for Kids, which delivers trusted journalism and news-literacy resources for students, teachers, and families; and more.