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Business Development & Thought Leadership Awards Judging Committee

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Mario M. Martinez Jr.

CEO and Founder, Vengreso, Inc., Walnut Creek, California, United States

Mario is the CEO and Co-founder of Vengreso, the creators of FlyMSG the AI All-inOne Productivity assistant helping sales pros and knowledge workers save 1-hour a day in lost productivity by eliminating the mundane repetitive tasks. He spent 108 consecutive quarters in B2B Sales, Marketing and Executive Leadership roles, growing hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue annually. In 2024, he was named The Most Iconic Business Leaders to Watch by The Enterprise World Magazine. In 2023, he was named Most Influential CEO - Software Solutions category by CEO Monthly, and in 2021 he was also named to the #1 spot in the Top 10 Most Influential Business Leaders by Beyond Magazine. Most notably, he was one of 20 sales influencers invited to appear in the Salesforce.com documentary film “The Story of Sales”. He was named one of the Top 10 Sales Influencers by The Modern Sales Magazine, Top 25 Most Influential Inside Sales Professionals, Selling Power Magazine’s Top Sales Training and Coaching Consultant, and was recognized as one of the top Social Media Leaders by The Social Shake Up. As a renowned sales influencer, Mario teaches marketing and sales professionals how to develop an engaging personal brand to attract today’s modern buyers using the digital sales ecosystem. Mario is the host of the popular The Modern Selling Podcast. He’s been featured in Forbes, INC., Entrepreneur and was formerly a contributor to the Huffington Post. He’s a highly sought-after Keynote Speaker with brands such as LinkedIn, Cisco, and many more. He is also known to open a speech with a Salsa dance. Follow him on YouTube, LinkedIn, on Twitter, or view his website at https://vengreso.com.

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Poornima Badhan Subramanian

Digital Accessibility Technology Specialist, Holland America Group, Concord, North Carolina, United States

A Digital Accessibility Coach and Program Lead with overall Information Technology experience from the past 14 years and contributing towards Digital Accessibility career for 12 years. Established career roles as Digital Accessibility Compliance Advocate, Evangelist, and Mentor. An outstanding technical, advisory coach and role model in digital accessibility design and development.

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Jay Dalal

Assistant Vice President, Barclays, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Jay Dalal is a tech leader blending structural engineering and finance. With Masters degrees from Stanford and Georgia Tech, he pioneered GPU-accelerated analysis tools at HOK. A Gold Medalist from NIT Surat, Jay specializes in AI, ML, and automation, driving innovation at the intersection of advanced technology and infrastructure.

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Natalia Długosz

Head of Marketing and Communication, Business Consultant, MBA Lecturer, Author, Veloré Consulting, Warsaw, Mazovian, Poland

Strategy, growth and integrated marketing leader with 20+ years in global corporations. Delivered outstanding sales results and award-winning campaigns. Natalia built brands that grow with purpose and impact. Advisor to C-level on brand, growth and transformation. MBA and postgraduate lecturer. Published author.

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Debra Hare

Senior Director, Business Development Training & Coaching, Digital Hands, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Debra S. Hare serves as a trusted advisor, coach, and mentor to lawyers seeking to enhance practice generation skills and client relationship strategies while reinforcing a culture of exceptional client experience. She specializes in one-on-one coaching, providing tailored guidance that empowers lawyers to develop their personal brand, expand client opportunities, and drive firm-wide growth.

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Sherone Hubbard

Founder and Principal Consultant, OSH Consulting, LLC, Savannah, Georgia, United States

Sherone Hubbard is the Owner and Principal Consultant of OSH Consulting, LLC. She has been a pharmacist for more than twenty years and has worked in various healthcare environments. She is a wife and mother to a four-year-old daughter. Sherone loves to spend time with family and friends, loves the outdoors and traveling.

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Franklin Kamnang Ngansop

Founder and Business Coach, Vitamin CS Coaching, Douala, Littoral, Cameroon

Franklin is an internationally recognized startup & business coach. He has advised startups across five continents and more than ten industries, helping early founders build scalable, investment-ready companies. Known for his sharp insight into innovation, market potential, and leadership excellence, Franklin brings the clarity and objectivity required of a top-tier international awards judge.

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Tracy Lloyd

Director, Procurement , Shell, Katy, Texas, United States

Currently Director of Procurement at Savion LLC, a Shell portfolio co., with over two decades of international supply chain and contracting experience spanning renewables,O&G, financial services, and FMCG industries. Known for strategic leadership, negotiation strength, and supplier‑mgt expertise, she drives procurement strategy and contract mgmt to enable safe, on‑time, and cost‑effective delivery.

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Ambarish Majumdar

Marketing Science partner, Meta Inc, Newcastle, Washington, United States

Ambarish is an industry leader in MarTech.

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Hitali Shah

Advanced Analyst, Electronic Arts, Wesley Chapel, Florida, United States

Hitali Shah is an Advanced Analyst at Electronic Arts with expertise in data analytics, business strategy, and innovation. She holds two master's degrees and has worked at LinkedIn and Oracle. Passionate about leveraging data for decision-making, she holds multiple certifications and thrives on solving complex problems to enhance user experiences.

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Mayank Sharma

Senior Data Engineer, Deloitte, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Data engineering leader specializing in scalable, high-impact data platforms. Mayank designs modern architectures, leads large-scale transformations, and aligns engineering execution with business outcomes. Known for building high-performing teams and delivering reliable, future-ready data solutions.

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Artem Skoryi

VP of Business Development, Boosteroid, Houston, Texas, United States

Artem is an experienced and highly proficient Vice President of Business Development. He leads global partnerships, oversees GPU infrastructure expansion, and drives international growth. Artem manages complex initiatives with Microsoft, AMD, ASUS, Lenovo, and other technology leaders, ensuring sustained innovation and high performance across Boosteroid’s operations and expansion.