Cannes Lions has announced the lineup of global experts from various creative industries who will shortlist world-class creative work in June. This year’s jury comprises six members who are Indians. At the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, which takes place from June 17–21, 2024, work from all over the world will be evaluated, recognized, and celebrated.
With six seasoned professionals from India, the jury this year is well-represented.
Classic Track: Kopal Naithani, Director and Founder, Superfly Films, India. (Film Lions);
Engagement Track: Naina Meattle, Vice President – Planning, BBDO India, (Direct Lions); Ankit Desai, Head – Media, Digital Marketing and Brand PR (India & Global Centre of Excellence), Marico Ltd., India (Media Lions); Gurbaksh Singh, Chief Innovation Officer, Dentsu Creative, India (Social & Influencer Lions); Kartikeya Tiwari, National Creative Director and SVP, FCB Kinnect, India (social and Influencer Lions)
Experience Track: Prashant Tekwani, Managing Partner, Havas CX, India (Brand Experience and Activation Lions).
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The experts come from 75 markets and represent the best talent in the world of various disciplines. Algeria, Bulgaria, Cambodia, El Salvador, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Panama, Nicaragua, Slovakia, Uganda, and Uzbekistan are among the markets represented on the Shortlisting Jury for the first time.
Simon Cook, CEO, LIONS, said,
“Our Shortlisting Jurors play a fundamental role in the Cannes Lions judging process. This talented line-up of industry experts will bring us one step closer to defining the creative benchmark on the global stage this June. I’d like to extend my gratitude for their hard work in curating the work that will go on to be awarded and recognised at the Festival this year.”
Marian Brannelly, global director of Awards, LIONS, added,
“We’re delighted to have representation from 12 new markets on the Shortlisting Jury this year, bringing a breadth of perspectives and specialisms to the judging process. It’s essential that we have diverse viewpoints and voices in this crucial stage of judging, and we’re looking forward to seeing the work that will go on to be shortlisted.”
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