
Raquel González is the CEO of Seoulful Connect and an international SEO specialist helping brands grow across Korean, European and US markets. Known for her expertise in localization and cross-border growth. She is also one of the most generous and intelligent people in the Search industry, always willing to share her knowledge and help…

Yagmur Simsek is an SEO Consultant, founder of Search ’n’ Stuff, and co-founder of the Global Cyber Security Network. Known for her professionalism, discipline and ability to bring people together, Yagmur has built one of the most respected networking communities in the international Search industry. She is constantly launching new initiatives, building partnerships and…

Eva Mermingi is a Technical SEO Consultant and Co-Founder of Athens SEO, Greece’s first international SEO conference. Known for her technical precision, AI experiments and human-first approach to search, Eva is quickly becoming one of the most recognisable voices in the international SEO community. Also, one of my favorite people in Search: smart, funny,…

Shaun Elley is the founder of Blue Ox Digital, a paid search agency focused on aligning PPC with real business goals. He helps ecommerce and lead generation companies move beyond surface metrics like ROAS or CPA, improving performance through better tracking, smarter automation and a clear focus on revenue and profitability. Based in Denver,…

Natalia Witczyk is an International SEO Consultant and CEO of Mosquita Digital specialising in multi-market SEO across Europe, Asia, the US and Latin America. She is also an Associate Professor at TBS Education and a Search Awards judge with a strong focus on scalable, market-led SEO strategies. Currently based between Spain and China. She’s…

Iva Jovanovic is an SEO and Content Specialist with over six years of experience helping B2B and B2C brands grow through SEO and content strategy. She specialises in building visibility, driving lead generation and supporting e-commerce growth through data-driven SEO. Iva is also the Project Manager of the Belgrade SEO Conference, where she plays…

Anthony Barone is the Co-Founder of StudioHawk UK, a specialist SEO agency focused purely on organic growth. After moving from Australia to the UK, he built StudioHawk in one of the world’s most competitive SEO markets and now leads a team serving 70+ brands across eCommerce, retail and B2B. He is also the founder…

Faezeh Shafiee is an SEO Content Manager specialising in B2B SaaS, eCommerce, and sustainability. With a background in literature, she combines SEO research, storytelling, and editorial judgment to create content designed for long-term impact in an evolving search landscape. Her first-hand perspective on life in Iran is both important and inspiring, offering a rare…

Amanda Milligan is a Fractional CMO and brand authority consultant helping startups and SMBs clarify positioning and build SEO and content strategies that drive real impact. With over 14 years of experience, she supports teams when traffic drops, markets shift, or brands need to be remembered rather than just found. She’s also one of…

Sean Barber is an SEO Manager with over 15 years of experience driving organic growth through data-led search and content strategies across multiple industries. He currently works at Macmillan Cancer Support leading SEO initiatives to improve visibility, engagement and impact across digital channels. He is also the host of the podcast Search With Sean…