World Future Awards Announces the Best Visionary Tech CMOs Transforming Europe’s Digital Future

The World Future Awards is proud to announce its official list of the Best Tech CMOs in Europe 2025 — a standout group of marketing executives who are reshaping the future of business through vision, creativity, and technology.

These outstanding professionals are more than marketing leaders—they are drivers of progress, powerful communicators, and strategic thinkers making a lasting impact within their industries and beyond. Spanning sectors such as digital transformation, artificial intelligence, fintech, retail, energy, and e-commerce, they are helping companies stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

What do these CMOs have in common?

Cross-Industry Leadership: Representing industries as varied as software, healthcare, finance, mobility, and quantum computing, these marketing professionals are bringing fresh ideas and bold strategies that influence how companies grow and connect with the world.
Customer-Focused Innovation: They are united by a deep commitment to understanding customer needs, using data and technology to deliver meaningful experiences and long-term value.
Resilient and Visionary Leadership: These executives are at the forefront of change, leading major brand transformations, global campaigns, and new marketing models with clarity and confidence.
Purpose-Led Marketing: Many of them are advancing initiatives that promote sustainability, inclusion, and social good—showing that marketing can lead with values as well as results.

Meet the Leaders:

Name and description	Company	Specialties
Jill Kramer Jill Kramer leads Accenture’s global 2,000-person marketing team, overseeing corporate communications, media relations, and analytics. She champions the integration of AI in marketing and spearheaded the “Reinvented with Accenture” campaign, emphasizing business reinvention. Kramer advocates for a “Business-to-Human” approach, transforming traditional B2B marketing strategies.	Accenture (Ireland)	Consulting IT services Digital transformation AI
Tonia Maneta Tonia Maneta brings over 19 years of experience leading global marketing initiatives across energy, technology, and financial services sectors. She excels in orchestrating comprehensive marketing strategies and delivering multifaceted campaigns.	Bizzdesign (Netherlands)	Consulting Fintech Blockchain Cloud Data
Jonathan Auerbach Jonathan Auerbach, EVP and Chief Strategy, Growth, and Data Officer at PayPal, expanded the company’s global footprint and led campaigns to support small businesses with new technologies.	PayPal (UK)	Fintech Digital payments Online transfers
Chris Leong Chris Leong, as CMO of Schneider Electric, leads marketing strategies focusing on energy management and automation solutions, driving the company’s digital transformation efforts.	Schneider Electric (France)	Energy management Automation Sustainability IoT
Zach Kitschke Zach Kitschke serves as CMO at Canva, overseeing global marketing initiatives that have contributed to the platform’s widespread adoption and growth.	Canva (UK)	Graphic design SaaS Marketing tools Collaboration
Sven Denecken Sven Denecken plays a key role in driving SAP’s cloud innovation and business transformation strategy, with a focus on aligning customer needs with technological advancement. He leads go-to-market strategies that promote intelligent, sustainable enterprise solutions on a global scale.	SAP (Germany)	Analytics Business Intelligence Business Process Automation (BPA) Computer Data Management Finance Software
Antoine Le Nel Antoine Le Nel has led Revolut’s global marketing expansion, significantly increasing user acquisition and brand recognition across multiple markets. His campaigns emphasize financial empowerment, digital convenience, and global accessibility.	Revolut (United Kingdom)	Banking Financial Services FinTech Mobile Payments
Cian Weeresinghe Cian Weeresinghe played a key role in positioning TransferWise as a disruptive force in the global money transfer space. His marketing leadership supported the brand’s rapid international expansion and rebranding to Wise.	TransferWise (Estonia)	Finance Financial Services FinTech InsurTech Payments
Kevin VIEHWEGER Kevin Viehweger has led Withings’ marketing in promoting smart health devices that combine clinical-grade technology with sleek consumer design. He has helped position Withings as a pioneer in connected health solutions across Europe.	Withings (France)	Apps Consumer Electronics Health Care Software Wellness
David Sandstrom David Sandstrom is credited with transforming Klarna into a lifestyle brand, using bold, unconventional marketing to capture Gen Z and millennial audiences. He was instrumental in global campaigns that expanded Klarna’s reach and brand identity.	Klarna (Sweden)	E-Commerce FinTech Payments Shopping
Sally Mortimore Doherty Sally Mortimore Doherty has elevated Graphcore’s brand in the competitive AI hardware space, focusing on the power of IPU technology. She’s built strong messaging around AI innovation and partnerships with leading research institutions.	Graphcore (UK)	Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning Semiconductor
Bobby Patrick Bobby Patrick led UiPath’s global marketing during its rapid rise as a leader in robotic process automation. His strategies emphasized automation’s role in transforming enterprise efficiency and human potential.	UiPath (Romania)	Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business Intelligence Business Process Automation (BPA) Developer Tools Enterprise Software Machine Learning Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Robotics
Bianca Diana Anghelina Bianca Diana Anghelina has shaped Aily Labs’ brand as an emerging AI innovator, delivering actionable business intelligence solutions. Her marketing leadership supports rapid growth and enterprise adoption in the data-driven decision space.	Aily Labs (Germany)	Artificial Intelligence (AI) Information Technology Software
Andreas Phillipsen Andreas Phillipsen has positioned Monta as a leading platform in the EV charging ecosystem, emphasizing accessibility, scalability, and sustainability. His strategic marketing supports the adoption of emobility infrastructure across Europe.	Monta (Denmark)	Software Development
Glenn Manoff Glenn Manoff has driven Riverlane’s brand as a quantum computing pioneer, focusing on Deltaflow and the future of error correction. His communications strategy highlights Riverlane’s role in enabling the quantum computing revolution.	Riverlane (UK)	Computer Information Technology Quantum Computing Software
Brian Merlehan With over 15 years of experience in digital marketing, Brian is recognized for his expertise in enhancing businesses’ online success and crafting distinctive brand identities.n his role at ELEKS, Brian leads the Marketing division, overseeing product and services market development, lead generation, market research, external communications, and corporate branding.	ELEKS (Poland)	Consulting Enterprise Software Outsourcing Retail Technology Smart Contracts Software
Lisa Thomas Thomas serves as the Chief Brand Officer at Virgin, where she leads brand and marketing strategy across the entire Virgin Group. Her responsibilities include overseeing customer relationship management, directing marketing communications, and enhancing the overall customer experience.	Motability Operations (UK)	Automotive
Valentine Hrytsenko Serving as CMO, Hrytsenko led the development of the “Air Alert” app during the early days of the war, providing real-time alerts to citizens. His leadership exemplifies the integration of technology and public service in crisis situations.	Ajax Systems (Ukraine)	Manufacturing Security
Anatoliy Rogalskiy As CMO, Rogalskiy played a pivotal role in Monobank’s rapid growth, achieving a 35% mobile banking market share in Ukraine. He spearheaded innovative marketing campaigns, including collaborations with AI-powered platforms like Reface.	Monobank (Ukraine)	Banking Financial Services FinTech Web3
Ieva Urbaite Ieva Urbaite is the Corporate Marketing Lead at Weaviate, where she drives marketing strategy and community engagement. She played a key role in promoting major product updates like version 1.23 and organizing global events such as the Weaviate World Tour. Her work has helped strengthen Weaviate’s brand and presence in the AI community.	Weaviate (Netherlands)	Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cloud Computing Database Enterprise Software Generative AI Open Source Search Engine
Silvia Echezarreta Perez Silvia Echezarreta Pérez, as Head of Marketing at Cabify Spain, has led impactful campaigns that highlight urban life and sustainability. She spearheaded the “Acércate” initiative, promoting city experiences and community connection across Spain, Chile, and Argentina. Additionally, she directed the “#SeguroConCabify” campaign, emphasizing safety and environmental responsibility during the COVID-19 pandemic .	Cabify (Spain)	Software Development Logistics Mobile Ride Sharing Transportation
Na’ama Sheba Na’ama Sheba served as the Director of Brand & Communications at TravelPerk, a leading business travel platform. In this role, she was instrumental in enhancing the company’s global brand presence and communication strategies. Her efforts contributed to TravelPerk’s growth and recognition in the competitive travel industry.	TravelPerk (Germany)	Technology Information Internet
Grazvydas Kaminskas transformed NFQ’s marketing by building a dedicated department from the ground up. He played a key role in expanding the company’s presence internationally and securing major contracts. His work earned him national recognition as one of Lithuania’s top CMOs.	NFQ (Lithuania)	IT service IT Consulting Web & Mobile development E-commerce projects
Stefani Raykova Stefani Raykova heads marketing at euShipments.com, focusing on brand development strategies across Europe. With over six years of experience, she plays a key role in driving growth and visibility for the company, particularly in the rapidly growing eCommerce markets in Central and Eastern Europe.	euShipments.com (Bulgaria)	Logistics Supply Chain Management Transportation
Steve Keifer Steve Keifer is a seasoned technology CMO with experience leading marketing and product management teams at high-growth SaaS companies. He specializes in building challenger brands and creating powerful sales enablement programs.	Ordway (UK)	Software Development Revenue automation Finance operations SaaS Billing

Company	Sector Specialization	Core Offerings	Notable Innovation
Abionic Abionic, a Swiss MedTech leader and 2023 “Swiss MedTech of the Year” winner, revolutionizes diagnostics with nanofluidics. Its abioSCOPE® platform delivers lab-quality results from a single drop of blood in minutes, enabling rapid, point-of-care clinical insights.	Biotech, Healthtech	Rapid diagnostic testing	Nanotechnology-enhanced tests
Adnovum Adnovum, a top IT company in Switzerland, focuses on securing digital business operations. Established in 1988, it has over 600 dedicated employees providing industry insights and strategies to adapt to new trends and challenges in the digital space.	IT Services, Security, Software Development	IT Security, Digital Transformation, Custom Software Development	Secure digital solutions for businesses
Auterion Auterion is a leading drone software platform for enterprise, enabling safe, large-scale drone operations fully integrated into workflows. With offices in California and Switzerland, the company has raised $25M in venture funding and serves global clients like GE Aviation and the U.S. Department of Defense. Rooted in open-source innovation, Auterion’s mission began with Pixhawk and PX4 software, revolutionizing the drone industry.	Drone Software & Enterprise Solutions	Autonomous Drone Software, Fleet Management	Open-Source Drone Autonomy & Integration
Ava Ava is a women’s health company with offices in Zurich and San Francisco. Its flagship product is a sensor bracelet paired with an app, using AI to track hormonal changes, ovulation, and health issues. Ava’s technology, validated in clinical trials, has the largest database in its field and is expanding with new clinically validated services.	Healthtech	Fertility tracking wearables	AI-powered fertility predictions
Avaloq Avaloq provides front-to-back software and services for 170+ financial institutions, including private banks, wealth managers, and neo banks. Offering flexible SaaS and on-premises solutions, as well as BPaaS outsourcing, Avaloq is a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, a global IT leader.	Fintech	Banking and finance software	Streamlined banking solutions
Axisbits Axisbits is known for cutting-edge technology and web development expertise. A leading IT company in Switzerland, Axisbits offers software solutions for eCommerce businesses and virtual e-learning platforms. They serve clients like BlackFriday GmbH and Plaspro Inc. with a 5.0 rating from reviewers.	IT Services, E-Commerce, Web Development	E-Commerce Platforms, Web Development, Virtual E-Learning	Optimizing e-commerce and e-learning solutions
b-rayZ b-rayZ, a spinoff from the University Hospital of Zurich, develops AI software to support radiologists in mammography by providing real-time assessments of image quality and breast density. Their b-box AI solution helps improve the accuracy of mammography readings by offering real-time feedback on image quality and breast tissue density, addressing challenges such as poor image quality and dense breast tissue. The company focuses on enhancing radiology workflows with AI while keeping radiologists in control of the medical procedures.	Healthcare	AI-powered Mammography	Empower Mammography through Artificial Intelligence
Bcomp Bcomp is a leader in natural fibre reinforcements for high-performance applications, from skiing to space. Founded in 2011, the company initially focused on creating lightweight skis with flax-reinforced balsa cores. After discovering flax’s excellent mechanical properties, Bcomp expanded to develop sustainable lightweighting solutions for the mobility market. Today, Bcomp leads in natural fibre composites for sustainable innovation.	Materials tech	Sustainable composite materials	Natural fiber reinforcements
Beekeeper Beekeeper transforms frontline work by replacing manual processes with a frontline success system that boosts engagement, retention, and performance. It connects teams, unifies systems, and empowers employees to do their best work.	Workplace communication	Employee engagement platform	Streamlining internal company communication
CitizenX CitizenX is the only secure and private platform to acquire citizenship in countries welcoming investors and entrepreneurs. By combining Swiss engineering with 24/7 Concierge service, we help you diversify your passport portfolio and secure a safe future for you and your loved ones.	Fintech	Financial Services	Decentralized Innovation Platform
EarlySight EarlySight provides an ophthalmic camera that improves the detection and monitoring of eye diseases. Using adaptive optics and transscleral flood illumination, the technology captures high-resolution retinal images at the cellular level, enabling doctors to view structures not visible with conventional methods. This camera helps detect early disease signs, track progression, and assess treatment effectiveness, reducing vision loss and enhancing patient outcomes.	Healthcare	High-performance Eye Imaging Instrument	Advanced retinal imaging
Equip Sport Equip Sport provides an easy-to-use app that gives users quick access to a variety of sports equipment via self-service stations. The app lets users find and rent gear from more than 200 stations, encouraging participation in sports like basketball, football, volleyball, and paddleboarding. This solution improves accessibility by allowing users to easily pick up their equipment and begin playing with minimal effort. The app also features real-time equipment monitoring, detailed community engagement analytics, and the ability to optimize station placements based on user activity.	Technology	Sport Equipment App	Self-service station network
Frontify All your brand assets in one place: Frontify is a cloud-based,brand-building platform that combines DAM, brand guidelines, and templates into a collaborative single source of brand truth.	Brand Management	Brand portal and media management	Consolidated brand materials
Lunaphore Lunaphore Technologies S.A., a Bio-Techne brand, is a Swiss-based life sciences company founded in 2014 with the vision of enabling spatial biology in every laboratory. Lunaphore has developed a game-changing chip technology which can extract spatial proteomic and genomic data from tumors and transform any simple assay into multiplex spatial biology without complexity. Lunaphore empowers researchers to push the boundaries of research to ultimately develop the next generation personalized therapies.	Biotech	Tissue diagnostics	Fast and precise diagnostics
Miquido Miquido, an IT company based in Switzerland, offers end-to-end software solutions for business problems using cutting-edge technology. Established in 2011, the company has completed over 150 business solutions and is certified by Google, earning recognition in Forbes.	IT Services, Software Development	End-to-End Software Solutions, Mobile & Web App Development	AI-driven mobile and web applications
Naturality Digital Founded in 2020, Naturality Digital is a creative digital marketing agency in Zurich. With a small team of 50 employees, the company excels in visual design and brand strategy, helping businesses grow through innovative digital solutions and expanding their market presence.	Digital Marketing, Branding	Digital Marketing, Branding, Visual Design	Innovative design solutions for digital marketing
NetGuardians A Swiss FinTech, helps banks in 30+ countries fight fraud with AI-powered solutions. Trusted by 80+ banks, it reduces false positives by up to 85% and investigation time by 93%. Partnering with major banking software providers, NetGuardians has offices in Switzerland, Singapore, Kenya, and Poland.	Cybersecurity, Fintech	Fraud prevention software	Predictive AI for banking fraud
Peoplefone Peoplefone is a leading IT company in Switzerland, offering VoIP telephone connections since 2005. Known as the best-fixed network provider, Peoplefone focuses on telecommunication and IT services. With over 6,000 customers, the company specializes in VoIP networks and provides technical support to marketing teams.	Telecommunications, IT Services	VoIP Telephony Solutions, Fixed Network Services	Reliable VoIP services with customer-centric support
ProtonMail Proton is a privacy-focused, community-driven company offering encrypted tools like Proton Mail, VPN, Calendar, Drive, and Pass. Trusted by over 100 million users, Proton provides a secure alternative to Big Tech. Headquartered in Switzerland, its global team of 500+ experts ensures strong privacy protection worldwide.	Cybersecurity	Encrypted email services	End-to-end encryption for privacy
Radity Radity GmbH is a leading IT company offering digital solutions. With a perfect 5.0 rating and positive reviews, it is recognized globally. The company’s motto, “You and Us, together we will succeed,” reflects its success and commitment to excellence. Specializing in design services and digital production, Radity GmbH is dedicated to completing projects on time. Established in 2008, the company is known for its reliability and expertise.	IT Technologies	Mobile & Web Development	Tailored Solutions
Regenosca A group of bio-engineers, surgeons, and entrepreneurs. The team at Regenosca are creating the future for natural, regenerative surgical interventions with a wide range of potential applications. The team at Regenosca are creating the future for natural, regenerative surgical interventions with a wide range of potential applications.	Healthcare	Medical Equipment Manufacturing	Regenerative Meshes Technology
SCIGILITY SCIGILITY is a top IT company in Zurich, providing data-driven services for industries like agriculture, engineering, and machine learning. Known for its 5.0 rating, the company focuses on implementing the best practices to deliver effective projects with a passion for data.	IT Services, Data Science, Data Analytics	Data-Based Services, Machine Learning Solutions, IT Consulting	Passion for data and innovative solutions in engineering fields
Sensirion Sensirion Holding is a global leader in digital microsensors, offering solutions for environmental, gas, and liquid flow sensing across automotive, medical, industrial, and consumer sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland with 1,200+ employees worldwide, Sensirion’s patented CMOSens® technology delivers innovative, energy-efficient sensor solutions.	Sensor Technology	Environmental and flow sensors	Precision sensor manufacturing
SOLARSPLIT Solarsplit is a platform that simplifies solar energy investment by connecting property owners, installers, and investors. It offers innovative financing solutions, including crowdfunding, to make solar projects more accessible and efficient.	Solar Energy	Community-Powered Solar	Crowdfunded Solar Energy
Sophia Genetics SOPHiA GENETICS advances data-driven medicine with its AI-powered platform, SOPHiA DDM™, revolutionizing cancer and rare disease diagnosis. By leveraging collective intelligence from genomic and multimodal data, the company expands access to precision medicine worldwide. Committed to its mission and guided by the mantra “We Care,” SOPHiA GENETICS strives to ensure equitable healthcare for all patients.	Healthtech, Biotech	Genomics data analysis using AI	Personalized medicine through data
SpotMe SpotMe is the enterprise event platform that helps accelerate customer relationships at scale. Run hybrid, virtual, and in-person events with a branded and compliant event app, offer a personalized experience, and get deep data insights that flow into your CRM. SpotMe provides 24/7 instant support and white-glove service.	Event Technology	Event Platfor, Mobile Event App	Personalized Event Insights
Swisscom Blockchain Swisscom is the leading ICT company in Switzerland and, with Fastweb + Vodafone, the strong #2 in the Italian market. The company offers mobile, Internet and TV, as well as comprehensive IT and digital services to private and business customers. Swisscom is the most sustainable telecommunications company in the world and is 51% owned by the Swiss Confederation.	Blockchain	Enterprise blockchain solutions	Secure blockchain integration
Teralytics Teralytics delivers advanced human mobility insights using data science and machine learning. By analyzing anonymized location data from telecom and other sources, it helps improve cities, transportation, and services. Headquartered in Zurich, Teralytics has offices in New York, Berlin, and Sacramento.	Big Data Analytics	Mobility behavior analysis	Leveraging telecom data for insights
vestr ag estr, a Swiss fintech founded in 2017, simplifies active investment management with a cloud-based SaaS platform for issuers of investment products. By automating workflows and integrating with banking infrastructure, it enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and accelerates time-to-market for financial institutions.	Fintech	Fintech offering software solutions to issuers of investment products	Automated Investment Management
WayRay Deep-tech pioneers. Creators of the World’s #1 Deep reality display and Holograktor car.	Automotive tech, AR	Holographic AR navigation systems	In-car augmented reality display
Wyld Networks Wyld Networks enables low power, low-cost global connectivity for the Internet of Things via low earth orbit satellites using LoRa protocol. Founded in 2016, Wyld’s hybrid solution enables IoT objects to seamlessly connect to both existing terrestrial LPWAN networks and LEO satellites. Wyld Networks is listed on the NASDAQ FN exchange.	Technology	Information Technology Service	Satellite IoT Connectivity

About the Research & Selection Process

The selection of the Best Visionary Tech CMOs in Europe was the result of an extensive, multi-stage research initiative conducted by the World Future Awards’ expert committee. Drawing on insights from industry analysts, marketing scholars, and local specialists across key European innovation hubs—including Germany, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, the Nordics, and the Baltics—this research synthesized publicly available data, company performance indicators, professional impact analyses, and peer nominations. Our team explored leadership profiles, strategic achievements, brand transformations, and digital innovation efforts to identify individuals who are not only elevating marketing practices but are also shaping the broader future of tech-driven business. This rigorous process ensured a comprehensive, balanced, and future-focused evaluation of marketing excellence across the European continent.

These professionals are the creative minds and strategic forces behind some of Europe’s most influential brands. Their groundbreaking work in brand development, AI-powered engagement, and purposeful storytelling makes them the marketing leaders to follow in 2025 and beyond.

The World Future Awards applauds these outstanding CMOs for their dedication, originality, and bold leadership. This recognition reflects not only their impressive results but also their forward-thinking mindset and ability to thrive in complexity.

Congratulations to the Best Tech CMOs in Europe 2025!

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