Live Event & Video Awards Judging Committee

Chair:

Robert Campbell, President & Chief Executive Officer 
Campbell Live Communication GmbH, Reinach, Basel, Switzerland

Robert Campbell has over 30 years’ experience in the worldwide events and exhibitions field, the product of senior positions held at leading companies in Europe and Asia. Robert received a master’s in business administration from the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne, Switzerland, and he honed his analytical skills working for five years in strategy consulting in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He is a creative and innovate leader, especially in turnaround situations or changes in business models. Holding Swiss, British, and Uruguayan passports, he speaks 7 languages and dialects and has excellent cross-cultural skills.

Robert’s pro bono work includes ten years on the Board of Directors / Executive Committee of the Experiential Designers & Producers Association in the US and became its President in 2015, during which the association’s management company was changed and the largest financial surplus in 10 years achieved. He is also President of the Swiss Association of Taiwan, doubling membership in the first year of his tenure.  He has been a Stevie Awards judge since February 2018.  On being appointed Chair of the Event & Video Awards Judging Committee, Robert commented: "I have been involved with the Stevie Awards for over six years, and it’s always a pleasure to be a part of it!”

Committee:

Nima Bavardi, Industrial Designer
Nima Bavardi Design, Istanbul, Turkey

Değer Dündar Altınbayrak, Managing Partner
ENUSTKAT INTERACTIVE, Üsküdar, Turkey
Deger Dundar Altinbayrak is a digital marketing and brand communication professional with 25 years of experience. Since 2010, she has been the Managing Partner of Enustkat Intercative (euk.) that specializes in digital marketing, production, UI and UX developments, social media strategies, and technology-based brand experience projects.

Tim Jacobs, Chief Operating Officer
HQWS, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tim Jacobs, with 27 years in the event industry, is known for his surgical approach to event management, overlay, and strategy. With clients like Buckingham Palace, The International Olympic Committee, Special Olympics, FIFA, UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Qatar Olympic Committee, and Vatican, he has a highly sought-after wealth of experience.

Jane Johnson, Director of Content Development
Pivot Communications, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Jeremy McWilliams, Executive Producer
Bang TV, London, United Kingdom
After working as a creative director Jeremy moved over to production, working at @radical.media which twice won the Palme d’Or at Cannes for world’s best production company.  He founded both the award-winning London production company Mustard and the international company Bang TV with offices in London, New York and LA.

Syed Kashif Rafi, Registrar and Director International Linkages & Opportunities / Chief of Strategy & Marketing        
ILMA University / Rapido, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Syed Kashif Rafi, an esteemed and accomplished C-level executive with a flair for excellence. With a career spanning more than two decades, Mr. Rafi has left an indelible mark on the industry, showcasing his versatility in a range of distinguished roles, including academia, education, entrepreneurship, business strategy, and more.

Luca Rovinalti, CEO
Svet Solutions Media, Prague, Czech Republic
Luca Rovinalti is an Italian journalist, filmmaker, and CEO of Svet Solutions Media. He leads teams globally in the production of top-quality audiovisual content for digital, broadcasting, and creative productions.