FOUNDER OF THE YEAR
Dr Tara Lalvani, Beautifect As a Founder, Dr. Tara Lalvani identified a clear gap, acted on it, and redefined an entire category. What started as a personal need revealed a larger gap in the beauty market that had been overlooked. Dr. Tara set out to change this and has created one of the most sought-after beautytech brands globally, redefining the everyday beauty routine through intelligent design and innovation. Known for creating best- in-class tools loved by A-list celebrities and customers worldwide, Beautifect has achieved rapid growth, partnerships with leading global retailers and numerous awards including Beauty Tool Brand of the Year for three years running. beautifect.com Julia Lineham, The Digital Voice™ Julia Linehan, Founder & CEO of The Digital Voice, has reimagined what a modern PR agency looks like. Rejecting traditional models, she built a global, specialist-led team that acts as true partners to leading adtech and tech companies. Known for her boundless energy and people-first leadership, Julia is a driving force across her industry, co-founding Digital Leading Ladies, Women in Cannes and S.P.I.L.L., launching Adtech Juice and Legends of Adtech. With consistent growth, exceptional client retention and a reputation for doing things differently, Julia is that rare leader that creates environments where others can grow and thrive. thedigitalvoice.co.uk Serhii Zakharov, PayDo Serhii Zakharov is the Founder and CEO of PayDo, a regulated financial institution built to solve one of the biggest hidden barriers to business growth: fragmented financial infrastructure. Under his leadership, PayDo has created a unified payment ecosystem that helps companies manage global payments through one platform rather than multiple disconnected providers. The business now processes more than 100,000 transactions per day, handles over €5 billion in annual payment volume and serves more than 1,000 business customers. In 2026, Serhii also received the Excellence in Financial Leadership Award at FinTech Week Dubai, recognising his growing contribution to digital payments innovation. paydo.com
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