India
The Advertising Club New Managing Committee Announced for 2025–26: The Advertising Club, India has unveiled its new Managing Committee for 2025–26 at its 71st Annual General Meeting, electing Dheeraj Sinha, CEO of FCB India & South Asia, as the President. The announcement highlights a significant step toward building an inclusive and future-ready advertising industry in India.
The committee structure reflects the changing dynamics of the sector, bringing together leaders from creative agencies, media networks, digital platforms, and emerging marketers. This diverse mix promises to enhance collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity across the industry.
“It is an honour to lead The Advertising Club, an institution that represents the collective ambition of our industry,” said Dheeraj Sinha. “This moment is special because the committee combines agency stalwarts with new-age marketers and media leaders. Together, we will build capability, foster dialogue, and prepare our industry for the future.”
Newly Elected Office Bearers
- Amitesh Rao – Vice President
- Punitha Arumugam – Secretary
- Sonia Huria – Joint Secretary
- Pradeep Dwivedi – Treasurer
Managing Committee Members
The team includes Satya Raghavan, Jitender Dabas, Darshana Shah, Ajay Kakar, Mitrajit Bhattacharya, Aparna Bhawal, and Avinash Kaul, with Neha Markanda, Sagnik Ghosh, and Mansha Tandon as co-opted members.
Special Invitees
Industry experts such as Anurita Chopra, Lulu Raghavan, Saket Jha Saurabh, Gautam Reghunath, and Amogh Dusad will contribute to strengthening the Club’s initiatives. Immediate past president Rana Barua will also remain part of the committee to ensure guidance and continuity.
With this dynamic new leadership, The Advertising Club aims to nurture talent, drive innovation, and elevate India’s presence on the global advertising stage. The committee is set to focus on building industry-wide synergies while preparing for future challenges and opportunities.
