Venya Wijegoonewardene

Venya is a values-driven strategic leader with over 17 years' experience transforming brands through award-winning, data-led strategies. ‚Äã ‚Äã As CSO at Spark Foundry, she works across the agency's biggest clients, passionate about partnering on strategic transformation. With experience working with fast-paced clients, she's driven transformative results for blue-chip brands like O2, Estee Lauder, Diageo and Mars.She has won 4 IPA Effectiveness Awards including Gold for Guinness and was named Campaign's 'Face to Watch' Awards in 2019. She's judged the IPA Effectiveness in 2024 and has been a regular judge for Campaign Media Awards and Campaign Tech Awards. ‚Äã ‚ÄãVenya is passionate about work that drives real business value at the cutting edge where media, technology and creativity converge. A true media geek who believes in brands as a positive force, equally excited by spreadsheets and sharp creative thinking.‚Äã ‚Äã