Moderators & Facilitators

Amanda Berenstein

CEO

Weber Shandwick, Mexico

With more than a decade of experience, Amanda has driven the firm’s growth and strengthened its position as one of the most recognized and dynamic agencies in the region. Under her leadership, Weber Shandwick has been named ‘Latin America Agency of the Year’ by PRWeek (2020) and the SABRE Awards (2020) and recognized as ‘Mexico Agency of the Year’ three times (2019, 2022, and 2023). The Mexico operation is also regarded as one of the fastest-growing within Weber Shandwick’s global network. From 2020 to 2024, Merca 2.0 included the firm for five consecutive years in its ‘Best in the Best’ ranking, and in 2025 the Mexican Association of Communicators (AMCO) recognized the agency as the ‘Most Awarded Agency’. Amanda has also been recognized as a ‘Top Women in PR’ by PRNews (2018), ‘Women to Watch Mexico’ by Adlatina and Ad Age (2020), and as Latin America’s PR Professional of the Year by PRWeek (2021). Merca 2.0 has also named her among Mexico’s top marketing leaders in 2016, 2022, and 2025, and in 2024 and 2025 she was included among Expansión’s ‘100 Most Powerful Women’ in Mexico. Her purpose is centered on people development and building strong, empowered teams. She is also co-author of Reimaginar el poder de la comunicación: claves para que las empresas conecten, sean relevantes y lideren.

Ann Berry

CEO

Threadneedle, USA

Ann Berry is a business commentator on global TV networks including the BBC, Bloomberg & CNBC and host of Axel Springer’s “After Earnings” show. Ann is the founder of advisory firm Threadneedle and General Partner of its technology-focused Opportunity Fund, backed by Alexis Ohanian. She also serves as Executive Chair of Allure Beauty Concepts and as an independent director of Rodan + Fields. Ann has spent 20 years as a private equity investor in London and New York, and is a seasoned private equity-backed CEO and operator. She has served on the boards of 11 public and private US corporations.