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An innovative production leader with more than 35 years experience in the advertising industry working with TV, digital, radio, web content, and new media projects. She has driven production evolution at BBDO, Y&R, CBC, and TAXI Canada. Today, she is at the helm of The Deli Production Agency working with agencies and brands to create content for all mediums.

A Toronto-based executive producer and co-founder of The Deli — a boutique production agency known for crafting high-end commercials and cutting-edge experiences for Amazon, Google, McDonald's and more. With a career spanning over two decades in film, television, and advertising. His work blends storytelling with technology and cultural insight.

A creative problem-solver and brand builder with over 20 years in advertising. He's led award-winning work for brands like GM, Coca-Cola, TD, and Reebok at agencies including TAXI, DDB, and Bensimon Byrne. From Skip's "Playoff Pants" to Kraft's Bulldozer BBQ, his ideas break through clutter and connect with real audiences.

An Executive Producer with a career spanning entertainment, marketing, and digital innovation. She began at Buena Vista Pictures and 20th Century Fox before joining E! Entertainment Television. Now VP Executive Producer at The Martin Agency, she leads interdisciplinary teams delivering award-winning campaigns across broadcast, digital, and experiential platforms.

A Senior Producer with over 30 years of experience producing award-winning broadcast and digital content for major brands including Visa, PepsiCo, Ford, RBC, and Molson. Currently at Omnicom Production supporting TBWA\Canada and BBDO Canada. A respected mentor and former member of the ICA Production Advisory Committee.

With more than two decades of experience across client-side and agency settings, Clare (better known as Cash) combines wide-ranging expertise to lead integrated production. Known for her calm command under pressure, she blends clear communication with strong commercial awareness to navigate complex production challenges.

A world-travelling, non-conformist creative chameleon. He's launched Virgin Atlantic in the Middle East, created a world-first AI campaign for Nissan, and helped save lives with Signal for Help. After stints at TBWA, Saatchi&Saatchi, McCann, Y&R and Ogilvy, he's now CCO at not so secret.

A production and operations leader with extensive experience across commercial production, virtual production, and studio operations. He oversees virtual production workflows, client services, and cross-department coordination at 2D House — bridging creative ambition with practical execution. His approach is grounded in clarity, communication, and making complex processes approachable.

A veteran Head of Integrated Production and Consultant with over 25 years of experience leading cross-disciplinary teams and delivering award-winning campaigns across every medium. She has built and scaled production departments for top agencies and in-house studios. Known for her calm, solutions-oriented leadership, she's a trusted executive partner who guides global campaigns and mentors future leaders.

A seasoned operations leader with over 20 years of experience guiding teams, streamlining workflows, and helping agencies deliver complex digital projects with clarity and confidence. Known for simplifying the complicated, connecting people and process, and making teams feel empowered rather than overwhelmed. Passionate about mentoring the next generation of producers.

President and co-founder of not so secret — a creative advertising and production company uniquely positioned to concept and produce brand content. Twenty years of production experience with major EMEA and Canadian production houses and ad agencies. On any given day she could be shutting down highways in Dubai for General Motors or overseeing ads for IKEA.

A commercial director and producer known for creating high-end branded content across multiple platforms. His digital work has generated over a billion views on YouTube. He's worked with top global brands including Facebook, Google, Coca-Cola, and Apple, and has collaborated with talent from Clint Eastwood to Gal Gadot.

A bilingual Senior Event Director and Producer with extensive experience leading large-scale experiential marketing and global events. She's produced high-impact activations for Nike, Ferrari, Coca-Cola, Shell, TD, and FIFA World Cup, alongside major nonprofit campaigns. Her expertise spans logistics, vendor management, sponsorship activations, and complex event execution — balancing creativity with precision.