India Shines Globally with 12 Creative Leaders on Cannes Lions 2024 Jury Panels

India’s creative, media, and advertising prowess is now making waves on the world stage as 12 Indian professionals have been selected to serve on the Cannes Lions 2024 Jury Panels. The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, widely regarded as the Oscars of the advertising world, will take place from June 16–20, 2025, in France.

🌍 India's Rising Creative Influence

This year’s selection is a proud moment for the Indian advertising fraternity, showcasing not only the creative strength of Indian agencies but also the country’s growing voice in global storytelling and innovation. These distinguished jurors will join experts from across 52 countries to evaluate some of the world’s most outstanding creative campaigns.

🏆 Jury President Appointment: A National Honor

Leading the Indian contingent is Josy Paul, Chairperson and Chief Creative Officer of BBDO India, who has been appointed Jury President for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Lions—a prestigious category that honors work addressing the world’s most urgent challenges.

🇮🇳 Indian Jury Members by Category

Creative Categories

• Russell Barrett, TBWA\India – Brand Experience & Activation Lions

• Vikram Pandey, Leo Burnett – Creative Data Lions

• Mahima Mathur, DDB Mudra Group – Design Lions

• Pallavi Chakravarti, Fundamental – Outdoor Lions

• Mayuresh Dubhashi, FCB India – Social & Creator Lions

Entertainment & Media

• Prasoon Joshi, McCann Worldgroup – Entertainment Lions

• Harshad Rajadhyaksha, Ogilvy India – Entertainment Lions for Music

• Murtuza Madraswala, NBA India – Entertainment Lions for Sport

• Prasanth Kumar, GroupM – Media Lions

Purpose & Communications

• Harman Dhillon, Hindustan Unilever – Glass: The Lion for Change

• Archana Jain, PR Pundit Havas Red – PR Lions

🌐 Global Creative Diversity at Cannes Lions

Simon Cook, CEO of LIONS, highlighted the critical role juries play in setting international creative standards, stating that these professionals will “define the creative benchmarks that drive the industry forward.”

Marian Brannelly, Global Awards Director at LIONS, emphasized this year’s jury as the most diverse yet, with record representation from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, including first-time participation from Ivory Coast and Kazakhstan.

✨ India’s Expanding Global Footprint

India’s strong and diverse representation across key categories underscores its transformation from a regional advertising hub to a global creative powerhouse. As Indian thought leaders sit at the heart of global decision-making, the industry sets its sights on not just winning Lions—but defining them.