The Advertising Club has announced three additional jury chairs for Abby Awards 2026, further strengthening its leadership panel ahead of this year’s awards.
Senthil Kumar, creative consultant and film director, will chair the Integrated category, bringing his expertise in storytelling and visual craft. Raj Kamble, founder and chief creative officer of Famous Innovations, has been appointed jury chair for the Outdoor category, while Niraj Ruparel, creative technology lead at WPP and WPP Media India, will head the Technology jury.
These appointments build on earlier announcements across key categories. Rajdeepak Das, chief creative officer of Publicis Groupe South Asia and chairman of Leo Burnett South Asia, will chair the AV Film (TV) jury. Ashish Khazanchi, managing partner at Enormous, has been named jury chair for AV Film (Digital and OTT), and Anupama Ramaswamy, managing director and chief creative officer at Havas Creative India, will lead the Direct category.
The Abby Awards, powered by The One Club and The One Show, remain one of India’s most prestigious platforms for recognising excellence in advertising and creativity. The diverse jury leadership reflects the industry’s evolving landscape, spanning traditional storytelling, outdoor innovation, and emerging technology-driven work.
The awards will be held during Goafest 2026, scheduled from May 20 to 22 at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon in Goa, bringing together leading voices from across the advertising and media ecosystem.
