This entry nominates Manolis Perrakis for AI Person/Team of the Year in Southeast Asia. As Innovation Director at We Are Social, Manolis has spearheaded the commercialisation of three impactful AI products: Luna, an AI-powered retail assistant; Quality Control System (QCS), for automated content QA; and Sentiment Evaluation and Thematic Insights (SETI), for deeper social listening.

His expertise led to high-value new business wins and significant integration of AI into agency workflows. Manolis’ leadership demonstrates a clear vision for integrating AI into client solutions and internal operations, achieving measurable business impact and fostering a culture of innovation and responsible AI use across the agency network and industry.