By Clifford Agugoesi, Editor-in-Chief
The International Institute of Communications(IIC) has released the names of judges for the Future Leaders Competition 2024, Cyber Era NG has learnt, following a message over email from the DG at IIC, Lynn Robinson.
“The IIC’s Future Leaders Competition is a fantastic opportunity for ambitious young professionals (aged 35 and under) to demonstrate their knowledge and skill as they build their careers,” stated Ms. Robinson.
Here are the judges:
- Chair, Andrea Millwood Hargrave, Principal, Millwood Hargrave Ltd
- Vice-Chair, Robin Mansell, Professor Emerita of New Media and the Internet in the Department of Media and Communications, London School of Economics and Political Science
- Jordi Casanova, Head of Telecoms & Space, EU Public Policy Team, Amazon
- Bobbie Mellor, Global Head of Sustainability & Transparency, Vodafone Group
- Chris Taylor, Partner, Plum Consulting
- Thomas Volmer, Director, Head of Global Content Delivery Policy, Netflix
This year, IIC is asking entrants to submit an essay on the following topic:
Breaking down barriers to sustainability
A green and digital ‘twin transition’ is underway but can both targets be met? What can the communications industry do to assure future sustainability? Are policies sufficient to achieve the targets, what regulations and structures are needed, and who should pay?
More details on the topics and a short video from the Chair of this year’s judging panel, plus who stands to win the prizes this year, and submission guidelines, are available on the website of the IIC: https://www.iicom.org/
