Mumbai, September 15, 2025: The Advertising Club has announced its newly elected Managing Committee for 2025–26, appointing Dheeraj Sinha, CEO of FCB India & South Asia, as the Club’s President during its 71st Annual General Meeting in Mumbai.
The newly formed committee reflects the evolving landscape of India’s advertising and marketing industry, combining seasoned industry veterans, emerging marketers, creative leaders, and digital experts. This diverse mix aims to strengthen inclusivity, foster collaboration, and ensure the industry remains future-ready.
Speaking on his appointment, Dheeraj Sinha, President of The Advertising Club, said,
“It is an honour to lead The Advertising Club, an institution that represents the collective ambition of our industry. What makes this moment special is the inclusivity and diversity of the committee we have formed — from agency stalwarts to new-age marketers and media platform leaders. Together, we will foster dialogue, build capability, and create opportunities that will strengthen our industry and prepare it for the future.”
The newly elected office bearers for 2025–26 include:
Dheeraj Sinha – President
Amitesh Rao – Vice President
Punitha Arumugam – Secretary
Sonia Huria – Joint Secretary
Pradeep Dwivedi – Treasurer
Managing Committee members comprise senior industry leaders: Satya Raghavan, Jitender Dabas, Darshana Shah, Ajay Kakar, Mitrajit Bhattacharya, Aparna Bhawal, and Avinash Kaul. Co-opted members include Neha Markanda, Sagnik Ghosh, and Mansha Tandon.
The committee also welcomes special invitees bringing strategic expertise to the Club’s initiatives: Anurita Chopra, Ajay Chandwani, Lulu Raghavan, Rajesh Sharma, Amardeep Singh, Subramanyeswar S., Saket Jha Saurabh, Gautam Reghunath, Amogh Dusad, and Ashit Kukian. Rana Barua, the immediate past president, will continue to contribute as part of the managing committee.
With this leadership team, The Advertising Club aims to foster industry-wide synergies, nurture talent, and amplify India’s advertising presence globally. Their focus will be on promoting collaboration across agencies, media platforms, and marketers while encouraging innovation in the evolving digital and creative landscape.
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