Mumbai, India – The prestigious Ad Club has unveiled its select group of jury chairs for the Abby Awards 2025, empowering leaders from across India’s thriving creative industry to head various categories. Among the appointed are Ashwini Deshpande, Ashish Chakravarty, Raj Kamble, and Ashish Khazanchi, each celebrated for their monumental contributions to advertising and design.
Ashwini Deshpande, who co-founded the eminent design consultancy Elephant, is set to chair the Design category. Her extensive career spans over three decades during which she has emerged as a pivotal figure in visual communications, garnering acclaim for her work with global brands and as part of The Design Alliance Asia consortium. Deshpande’s influence stretches across prestigious design and advertising juries worldwide, including Cannes Lions and The One Show.
Complementing her is Ashish Chakravarty, Executive Director and India Head of Creative at McCann Worldgroup, who will oversee the Audio category. Chakravarty’s illustrious career is decorated with over 500 national and international awards, underscoring his status as one of India’s leading creative minds. His expertise is recognized globally, with stints as a jury member on major international platforms enhancing his reputation further.
In the Out of Home and Ambient category, Raj Kamble, founder and CCO of Famous Innovations, brings his wealth of experience from a distinguished background in design and art. Kamble’s global journey includes roles with top advertising firms in New York and London before founding Famous Innovations. The agency, under his leadership, has become a beacon in India’s advertising landscape, securing multiple awards for innovation and creativity.
Rounding out the group is Ashish Khazanchi, Managing Partner and CCO of Enormous Brands, who will chair the Direct category. Known for his creative acumen, Khazanchi has been instrumental in crafting successful campaigns for numerous start-ups and established brands, earning over 350 national and international awards. His strategic vision continues to shape India’s advertising narrative, pushing creative boundaries for business impact.
These stalwarts are not only defining the contours of creative discourse in India but are also active contributors to academic and professional development platforms. Their roles extend beyond their agencies as they mentor upcoming talent and participate in initiatives aimed at fostering diversity and professionalism in the creative community.
Their appointment as jury chairs is a testament to their enduring influence and commitment to excellence in India’s vibrant advertising sector. The Abby Awards, powered by One Show for 2025, are poised to set new benchmarks in creativity under their stewardship, reflecting the dynamic evolution of the industry.
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