A seasoned professional with a career spanning photography, media, and content management, Gilles Devicq brings over four decades of experience to his role as Vice President of CEPIC. Starting his career as a photographer in the 70s, Gilles transitioned to corporate leadership, holding key executive positions with major international companies like Getty Images, Corbis, and Pond5. At Pond5, he played a pivotal role in introducing the brand to the French market and expanding its global reseller network. A frequent attendee of CEPIC congresses since 2000, Gilles is passionate about revitalising the event to better integrate content creators and users, fostering greater business opportunities and driving industry growth.

Philippe François is the Editor-in-Chief of Imagery (photo/video) at Belga News Agency in Brussels, a position he has held since 2006. In this role, he leads the Belga Image department, overseeing editorial content for the agency’s photo and newswire services. Philippe’s leadership includes managing editorial assignments across politics, breaking news, sports, and Belgian affairs both domestically and abroad, while also guiding a team of editors and photographers. He maintains key relationships with over 100 partner agencies, further reinforcing Belga’s status as a trusted source for imagery. 

Sergi Griño, founder of Album in 1993, has led the company through transformative growth, guiding its financial strategies, international expansion, and technological innovations. A former financial analyst, Sergi played a key role in Album’s shift from physical to digital content, shaping its global presence with a network of 48 agents. He has also been a prominent figure in the Spanish Association of Image Libraries and Press Agencies (AEAPAF), serving as president for seven years. Beyond his work in the visual content industry, Sergi has contributed to cutting-edge technology projects, including collaborations with the Super-computation Center of Catalonia (CESCA). His academic background includes degrees in Economics and Business from the University of Barcelona and the University of Chicago, reflecting his strong commitment to excellence in both business and technology.

Katherine Briggs is the General Counsel at Envato, where she oversees Risk, Compliance, and Legal functions for one of the world’s leading online communities for digital creativity. With extensive experience in legal, compliance, and risk management across diverse sectors like fintech, telecommunications, and technology, Katherine has held senior executive roles in high-growth enterprises worldwide, including iSelect, eNett, REA Group, and Quest Apartment Hotels. Her global leadership spans Australia, North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Katherine’s expertise also extends to business consulting, as she serves on the advisory board for Luna Tractor, where she continues to influence the strategic direction of digital creativity and technology.

Petar Glebov has over two decades of experience in the editorial picture industry, beginning as a photojournalist for daily newspapers in Croatia before moving into sales, digital development, and leadership roles. He now serves as a Member of the Board at PIXSELL, Southeast Europe’s leading editorial photo and video agency, where he leads a team of 34 employees and numerous external contributors across editorial and corporate assignments, international distribution, and licensing. Petar brings extensive expertise in copyright protection and licensing models, digital systems innovation, and regional market development spanning Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, and Bosnia, combined with strong partnerships with global agencies. His leadership and hands-on understanding of media business challenges position him to support CEPIC’s mission and drive industry progress.

Helen Gudgeon brings over 25 years of experience in the visual communications industry, with deep expertise in content strategy, partnership development, and global distribution. At Getty Images, she leads content partnership strategy across EMEA and APAC, working with editorial, commercial, video, and imagery partners to build sustainable revenue streams and maximise distribution for media organisations, broadcasters, and copyright holders.Helen has attended nearly every CEPIC conference since 2002 and feels a strong connection to the community. She believes her hands-on industry experience, collaborative approach, and background in complex negotiations can help CEPIC navigate today’s challenges and plan strategically for the future. Passionate about visual representation and responsible AI, she is committed to ensuring that diverse voices and perspectives are authentically reflected across the visual media landscape.

With nearly 40 years in the photo agency industry, Paul Seheult has made significant contributions to the visual content sector. As a director of BAPLA and its designated representative on the CEPIC Board, Paul has championed the interests of the UK photo industry. He founded and leads two specialised photo agencies in the UK with a global distribution network. In 2015, he played a key role in establishing PICSEL, a visual arts collecting society, which quickly captured 25% of the market share and has since distributed £5 million to its members. Throughout his career, Paul has remained a steadfast supporter of CEPIC, notably ensuring its survival during the pandemic by maintaining BAPLA’s commitment. He continues to advocate for CEPIC’s role in navigating the industry's challenges, including the rise of AI and the post-Brexit landscape.

Luzia Strohmayer-Nacif is Head of APA-PictureDesk, Austria’s largest photo agency, and leads the transformation of APA’s new subsidiary APA-Comm. She oversees service expansion, visual AI development, including APA’s in-house face recognition system, and the redesign of the APA image agency within the APA Newsdesk platform. A board member of Germany’s BVPA since 2022, Luzia has a strong background in visual communication, photo editing, and media studies, and is deeply engaged in setting industry standards and AI guidelines.

A visionary leader in the photography industry, Gilles Taquet has built a successful career through strategic acquisitions and entrepreneurial ventures. In 1987, he founded NDLR, a corporate advertising agency, and later expanded into photography agencies with the acquisition of La Photothèque SDP in 1997, followed by the merger with DIAF in 2000 to form PHOTONONSTOP. He continued to grow his portfolio with the acquisitions of BIOSPHOTO in 2012 and the launch of BIOSMOTION.COM in 2017. In 2020, he secured the exclusive distribution rights for the ROGERVIOLLET agency and opened the Roger-Viollet Gallery. A dedicated advocate for the photography industry, Gilles has served as Vice-President of SNAPIG, Treasurer of SAPHIR, and as a board member of CEPIC. He is committed to defending the industry's interests at both national and European levels, contributing solutions to shape the future of the sector.

Magnus Wahman is a seasoned Swedish photographer with over 30 years of experience, beginning in the analog era delivering slides and black-and-white prints to physical archives and later working with agencies across Sweden and the United States. Today he combines his photography career with publishing photo books and serving as a board member of BLF, Journalistförbundet Fotograferna, and Bildupphovsrätt Sweden, where he focuses on communication, pricing, and market issues for photographers.Magnus brings a creator’s perspective to CEPIC, informed by decades of hands-on experience and his active role in Swedish organisations that advocate for the value and protection of photographic work.