KUNAL JESWANI TO JUDGE EFFIE SINGAPORE AWARDS 2026

Kunal Jeswani, CEO of Ogilvy ASEAN, will serve as a judge at the Effie Singapore Awards 2026, bringing his focus on clear strategy, compelling creativity and measurable results. With a career spanning India and Southeast Asia, Jeswani emphasises trust, creativity and client relationships as the enduring pillars of advertising.  

Kunal Jeswani, CEO of Ogilvy ASEAN, is set to review the work defining effectiveness at the Effie Singapore Awards 2026. Known for his candid approach—“Less bullshit. Clear strategy. Compelling creative. Strong results. Great ideas that work”—Jeswani’s perspective reflects his belief in advertising as a discipline rooted in trust and creativity.  

Jeswani leads Ogilvy’s operations across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines, managing a team of over 1,000 people. His remit spans global clients and iconic local brands, with a focus on delivering transformative campaigns across Southeast Asia.  

Previously CEO of Ogilvy India, Jeswani also served as Chief Digital Officer and Country Head of OgilvyOne India. His career has been marked by leadership on major accounts including Mondelez, Unilever Beverages, Tata Motors, ITC Personal Care, Vodafone, Diageo, and the Indian Premier League. He also played pivotal roles in the South Asia Cricket Boards’ successful bid for the 2011 Cricket World Cup and India’s national election campaigns in 2014 and 2019.  

In Southeast Asia, Jeswani has continued to shape client relationships, working directly with Mondelez, Nestlé, Kellanova, KPMG and the Changi Airport Group. His consistent passion lies in creativity and the people who bring it alive for clients, a philosophy that underpins his leadership style.  

As he prepares to judge the Effie Singapore Awards, Jeswani’s emphasis on effectiveness and ideas that deliver results signals a commitment to raising the bar for creative work in the region. His presence on the jury underscores the importance of balancing strategy, creativity and impact in campaigns that resonate with both brands and audiences.