Holly Rawlinson is a brand builder and creative executive, founder of Salt Studio -  an IP and publishing venture spanning books, comics, games, and consumer products. She previously led commercial and creative strategy at Click Media, behind multi-million-dollar creator brands including hungryboy™, Dirtyboy™, and The Green Gang. With senior experience across DreamWorks, Paramount, NBC Universal, Ubisoft, and Mattel, she specialises in transforming talent and ideas into scalable brands.

John Nee is a transmedia executive, entrepreneur, and best-selling author with three decades spanning comics, publishing, video games, tabletop games, and collectibles. He has held leadership roles at WildStorm Productions, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, and Cryptozoic Entertainment, and is also the co-author of historical mystery novels The Murder of Mr. Ma and The Railway Conspiracy. He brings a rare blend of creative vision and operational leadership to modern transmedia IP.

Kristian Nee is a creative entrepreneur and educator dedicated to building enriching educational experiences for artists. As a key contributor to Proko, one of the largest online art education platforms, he has played a pivotal role in developing a wide array of courses and content that have reached hundreds of thousands of artists around the globe. His approach seamlessly combines traditional artistic training with modern content creation techniques. Kristian collaborates with leading illustrators, designers, and other creatives to ensure that learning is both accessible and engaging. With a diverse background in publishing and online education, he excels in transforming artistic expertise into scalable educational brands and thriving creative communities. His efforts focus on empowering artists to harness their potential and thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

Geoff Skinner is a veteran entertainment executive and producer with 20+ years of leadership across consumer products, licensing, and marketing. As SVP of Operations at CMON Limited, he built and scaled the companyʼs licensing division, led worldwide marketing, and spearheaded CMONʼs entertainment and events initiatives. His marketing campaigns have driven over $100M in presales and crowdfunding, delivering proven, repeatable growth for globally recognized brands and original IP alike.

Michael Shinall is a board game designer, developer, and creative director with over a decade of experience bringing tabletop games to life. Throughout his career, he has led the development of numerous bestselling titles and licensed properties, combining deep mechanical design with a strong focus on player experience and thematic storytelling.

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His work spans acclaimed games such as A Song of Ice and Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game, Bloodborne: The Board Game, Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game, DCeased: A Zombicide Game, and Masters of the Universe: Clash for Eternia.