Bénédicte Autret is Head of Strategic Relations - News & Publishers, UK, Ireland, France & Benelux and head of EMEA Strategic Relationships. She joined the Google Syndication team in 2005 and has embraced the world of partnership with publishers for the past 11 years. First working with traditional publishers across Europe and in 2010 refocusing on the UK market, managing the relationship with publishers such as DMGT, Telegraph, Guardian and Haymarket just to name a few. Benedicte then pivoted to work closely with UK Telcos and broadcasters starting a conversation with existing partners and prospects on new platform technology such as dynamic ad insertion capability. In May 2016, Benedicte joined the newly formed team of European Strategic Relationships, engaging with the news industry in UK, Ireland, France and Benelux. Prior to joining Google, Benedicte worked for WILink Europe. Benedicte holds a degree from the EDHEC Business School Bachelor programme.