Cannes Lions 2024 jury unveiled: Indian talent in the limelight

With the prestigious Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity on the horizon, the anticipation is palpable as Cannes Lions announces its esteemed line-up of global experts set to adjudicate the world's finest creative endeavors. Scheduled from June 17th to 21st in France, this year's festival promises to be a celebration of innovation and excellence like never before. Diversity takes center stage as the Awarding Jury, comprising leading talent from across 54 markets, boasts the highest-ever representation of markets. Notably, this includes debut appearances from Armenia, Ghana, Pakistan, and Panama, underlining the festival's commitment to global inclusivity.

Indian talent shines bright

Eyes turn towards India as eleven distinguished professionals earn their place in the coveted Cannes Lions 2024 Awarding Jury. The following 11 Indians have been named in The Awarding Jury for Cannes Lions 2024:

A. Classic Track
1. Outdoor Lions- Anusheela Saha, National Creative Director, FCB
2. Print and Publishing Lions- Anupama Ramaswamy, Chief Creative Officer, Havas Worldwide
3. Audio and Radio Lions- Rahul Mathew, Chief Creative Officer, DDB Mudra Group

B. Craft Track
1. Design Lions- Mayuri Nikumbh, Head of Design, Conran Design
2. Digital Craft Lions- Honey Bajaj, Head of Design and Digital Products, Accenture Song
3. Film Craft Lions- Prasoon Pandey, Ad Film Maker, Corcoise Films
4. Industry Craft Lions- Parikshit Bhattaccharya, Chief Creative Officer, BBH

C. Engagement Track
1. Creative Data Lions- Anushree Ghosh, Head of Digital and D2C, ITC- Foods Division
2. Direct Lions- Sonal Chhajerh, Group Executive Creative Director, Leo Burnett

D. Health Track
1. Health & Wellness Lions- Mukund Olety, Chief Creative Officer, VML

E. Strategy Track
1. Creative Effectiveness Lions- Hephzibah Pathak, Executive Chairperson, Ogilvy
Trailblazers in Their Fields

However, leading the charge is Prasoon Pandey of Corcoise Films, named the Jury President for the Film Craft Lions, a testament to his groundbreaking contributions to the world of advertising and film.

Simon Cook, CEO of LIONS, expressed his satisfaction with the diverse expertise and global representation across their Juries, emphasizing their role in setting the global creative benchmark for the industry. He thanked the jurors for their dedication and care.

Marian Brannelly, Global Director of Awards at LIONS, highlighted the excitement of having representation from four new markets and the highest-ever representation from the Middle East and Africa. She emphasized the crucial role jurors play in upholding the integrity of the Lions and thanked them for their contributions.

Stay tuned for further announcements regarding the shortlisting Jury line-up and the Luxury & Lifestyle Lions Jury, as Cannes Lions gears up for another spectacular celebration of creativity and innovation.