Mr. Goodvertising, author, speaker & critic
Goodvertising

Thomas Kolster is a marketing activist on a mission to make business put people and planet first. As a seasoned branding and sustainability professional of more than 18 years’ standing, he’s advised Fortune 500 companies, small start-ups, governments, agencies, and non-profits. He’s the founder of the global Goodvertising movement that’s inspired a shift for the better in advertising. He’s also the author of two books: ‘Goodvertising’ (Thames & Hudson 2012) and ‘The Hero Trap’ (2020) 

He’s an internationally recognised keynote speaker who’s appeared in more than 70 countries at events like TEDx, SXSW, D&AD & Sustainable Brands; and is a columnist for the Guardian, Adweek, The Drum and several other publications, as well as regularly judging at international award shows such as Cannes Lions and D&AD. As a passionate entrepreneur and change agent he’s launched several impact platforms like Cph:Change and Wheregoodgrows. Thomas’ belief is simple: Change begins with you.

Judging panel

Clare Phillips

Director of Social Purpose
ITV

Drew Murray

Co-founder
Team UnLimbited

Natasha Dickinson

Director of Marketing Communications
British Red Cross

Reuben Turner

creative partner & founder
GOOD Agency

Kalli Swaik

Head of Asia & New Markets
Ben & Jerry's

Dorinda Walker

CEO
Cultural Solutions Group

Rupen Desai

Global CMO
Dole Packaged Foods

Sara Porritt

Senior Director of Integrated Media Planning
OMD

Parnil Sarin

Global Brand Director
Unilever

Dora Nikols

PR & Social Purpose Specialist
Social Mission

Thomas Kolster

Mr. Goodvertising, author, speaker & critic
Goodvertising

Farah Ramzan Golant

Chief Executive
kyu EMEA

Jeffrey Whitford

Head of Global Corporate Responsibility and Life Science Branding
Merck

Chad Hickey

Founder & CEO
Givsly

Lorey Zlotnick

Chief Marketing Officer
Team Rubicon

Andre Campbell

Founder
Building Future Cities

Laurie Boult

Executive Fundraising Director
Age UK

Ben Essen

Chief Strategy Officer
iris

Harriet Kingaby

Co-chair
The Conscious Advertising Network

Leila Fataar

Founder
Platform13

Joshua Lowcock

EVP, Chief Digital & Innovation Officer
UM Worldwide

Fernando Desouches

Managing Director
New Macho