Maria Noel Reyes

Maria Noel Reyes is Innovation Director – Global Growth at dentsu, with more than 15 years of experience across marketing, innovation, consumer engagement, and business growth. Her career spans both agency leadership and entrepreneurship, giving her a strong understanding of how creativity, technology, and strategy can come together to shape forward-thinking brand experiences.

Before her current role, Maria founded and led her own technology agency, successfully guiding it to acquisition and marking an important milestone in her entrepreneurial journey. This blend of marketing expertise and tech entrepreneurship has shaped her ability to navigate evolving industry trends and identify new opportunities for innovation.

As part of the global team at dentsu, Maria is committed to driving growth-focused initiatives, fostering creative thinking, and supporting innovation-led transformation across markets. Her experience brings valuable perspective in marketing strategy, technology, entrepreneurship, and creative innovation to the jury panel.