THREE MORE JURY CHAIRS ANNOUNCED FOR ABBY AWARDS 2026

The Ad Club has named Senthil Kumar, Raj Kamble and Niraj Ruparel as jury chairs for the Integrated, Outdoor and Technology categories at the Abby Awards 2026. Their appointments follow earlier announcements across AV Film and Direct categories, with the awards scheduled during Goafest 2026 in Goa this May.  

The Ad Club has expanded its roster of jury chairs for the upcoming Abby Awards 2026, powered by The One Club and The One Show, with the announcement of three new appointments across key categories. Senthil Kumar, Creative Consultant and Film Director, will lead the Integrated jury, bringing his extensive experience in storytelling and brand narratives to the role. Raj Kamble, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Famous Innovations, has been named chair of the Outdoor jury, while Niraj Ruparel, Creative Technology Lead at WPP and WPP Media India, will head the Technology jury, reflecting the growing importance of innovation and tech-driven creativity in the industry.  

These appointments follow the earlier reveal of jury chairs across AV Film and Direct categories, underscoring the Ad Club’s commitment to assembling a diverse and accomplished panel of leaders. 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 chair of AV Film (Digital and OTT), while Anupama Ramaswamy, Managing Director and Chief Creative Officer at Havas Creative India, will lead the Direct jury.  

Together, the line-up represents a cross-section of India’s most influential creative voices, spanning film, digital, outdoor, integrated campaigns and technology. Their collective expertise is expected to set high standards for judging and highlight the evolving dynamics of advertising and brand communication.  

The Abby Awards, regarded as one of India’s most prestigious advertising honours, will take place at Goafest 2026 from 20 to 22 May at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon. With the expanded jury panel now in place, anticipation is building for a showcase of the best in Indian creativity, innovation and storytelling, as the industry gathers to celebrate excellence and chart new directions for the future.