BHM 2026

Melody Lee is Chief Marketing Officer, Mercedes-Benz USA. In this role, she oversees brand positioning and marketing strategy and execution with an aim to ensure long-term growth and profitability for the Mercedes-Benz brand in the United States. Previously, Melody was Senior Vice President, Global Brand & Product Marketing for the Herman Miller and Knoll brands…

Sarah Baehr is US Agency Group Head and Head of IMDb Sales at Amazon Ads, where she leads a team focused on building strategic relationships and partnerships across independent agencies, while also overseeing a team driving revenue for IMDb. She brings over 25 years of experience across media and advertising. Her career spans leadership roles…

  Bo Han is the Chief Commercial Officer of Transmit, a market-leading technology company unlocking the full revenue potential of streamed content through the power of AI and sports data. Transmit empowers broadcasters, leagues, and streaming platforms to maximize monetization through innovative in-stream ad formats, advanced ad delivery, and real-time data intelligence that enhances both…

Jenny Huang is a Growth & Brand Leader known for building from 0→1 and driving business growth at the intersection of brand, commercialization, and strategy. A globally recognized marketer and former concert pianist, she has led brand and commercial growth across multiple industries. She is a 10× Cannes Lions award recipient, an Ad Age “Rising…

Rachita is a strategy director and DEI advocate who’s spent her career working on apps, beers, and herself. She helps some of the most iconic brands in the world launch new products, win Cannes Lions and Effies, and break through in culture. Her client roster includes household names like Netflix, DoorDash, Nintendo, Hinge, Corona, Modelo,…

Gladys is an award-winning global advertising executive with a track record of driving brand growth at renowned creative agencies including DDB, McCann, and JWT. Raised in a small town outside of Kuala Lumpur, Gladys’s journey reflects a long arc from humble beginnings to global leadership — an experience that continues to shape both perspective and…

Shobha brings over 20 years of experience shaping brands and building modern strategy organizations, with a track record of driving transformation, strengthening teams, and elevating creative ambition. Having lived and worked across three continents, she pairs a global perspective with a sharp instinct for local nuance—and is a passionate advocate for originality in the age…

Janel Ilagan is a Senior Social Strategist at McCann New York, turning cultural insights into social-first ideas that drive engagement, build community, and elevate brand presence. Born and raised in New York City and a first-generation Filipino-American, Janel brings a deep sense of resilience, curiosity, and creativity to everything she does. With over eight years…

  Ronnie Ting is SVP, Head of Design and Experiences at MRM, leading the New York office design and experiences discipline for global brands including General Motors, Mastercard, Coca-Cola, Four Seasons Yachts, USPS and New York Lottery. Her 20+ year career spans agency and product design across automotive, fintech, education, healthcare, and travel, creating technology…