The following leading creatives in the Indian advertising space have made it to the Cannes Lions 2024 Speaker's list. These
Abraham Varughese, Chief Creative Officer, Digitas India
Abraham Varughese, Chief Creative Officer, Digitas India, innovates with creativity, technology and human behaviour. He has pioneered focusing on creating a brand experience that connects with the audience. His contributions have been recognized at prestigious events such as D&AD, The One Show and Cannes Lions, where he has won awards such as Grand Prix and Best in Show.
Gautam Reghunath, Co-Founder & CEO, Talented.Agency
Gautam Reghunath is the driving force behind Talented Agency and in just two years he has transformed the company into one of India's leading creative agencies His visionary leadership prioritizes human values, as evidenced by groundbreaking initiatives such as employee ownership and a new approach to employee benefits. Regnat's illustrious career includes more than 100 creative awards, including the Grand Prix at the Cannes Lions and the Titanium Award.
PG Aditya, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Talented.Agency
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PG Aditya is known for developing the critically acclaimed campaign 'The Unfiltered History Tour' in India and is the founder of Talented. With a track record of elevating India's presence at global festivals such as Cannes Lions and The One Show, Mr. Aditya has won awards for his innovative campaigns, including Creative Person of the Year and Best of APAC. He has worked as a Creative Officer, in Dentsu Webchutney.
Karandeep Singh Kapany, Duolingo Regional Marketing Director
Karandeep Singh Kapany leads his Duolingo's growth and marketing strategy in India, creating localized campaigns tailored to the country's diverse languages and culture. Under his leadership, Duolingo has experienced remarkable growth, especially among Bengali-speaking users in Kolkata, with active users increasing by 400%. Kapany's strategic approach will enable Duolingo to further expand and succeed in the Indian market.
Rajdeepak Das, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, Publicis Groupe and Leo Burnett South Asia
Known for his humankind approach to creativity, Rajdeepak Das is a visionary who creates meaningful impact. He leads Publicis Groupe and Leo Burnett South Asia. His groundbreaking work, such as his Grand Prix-winning P&G Whisper campaign, reflects his commitment to driving positive change. Featured in the Netflix series 'Creative Indian', Das' leadership continues to shape the advertising industry with purposeful creativity.
