Venya Wijegoonewardene

Venya is a values-driven strategic leader with over 17 years' experience transforming brands through award-winning, data-led strategies. 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. Venya 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.