Abby Awards 2024: Niraj Ruparel, Chandani Samdaria, Chandni Shah, Senthil & PG Aditya To Be Jury Chairs

Niraj Ruparel, Emerging Tech Lead for WPP and Head of Mobile at GroupM; Chandani Samdaria, Executive Creative Director at L&K Saatchi & Saatchi; Chandni Shah, COO at FCB Kinnect, Senthil and holding the title of Chief Creative Officer at VML and P G Aditya, CCO and Co-founder of Talented have been appointed as Jury Chairs for the Technology, Red Abby, Mobile, Integrated and Digital categories respectively, at The Abby Awards 2024 powered by One Show.

Ruparel has been named the Jury Chair for the Technology category at The Abby Awards 2024 powered by One Show. He is an accomplished professional, specialises in Generative AI, metaverse marketing, mobile marketing, voice marketing, XR marketing and marketing analytics. He has developed cutting-edge creative technology solutions and has won numerous awards, including the WPP Ignite awards. Recently honoured for his contributions to the Metaverse & AI industry at IAA Tech Plus 2023. 

Samdaria has been appointed as Jury Chair for the Red Abby category at the Abby Awards 2024 powered by One Show. A former national gold medalist in figure and artistic skating, Samdaria transitioned smoothly from skating to crafting campaigns. With over 14 years of experience at agencies like Lowe Lintas and Leo Burnett, her work spans brands like Vicks, Head & Shoulders and Amazon Audible. She focuses on creating culturally insightful campaigns for every brand she works with.

Shah has been named Jury Chair for the Mobile category at the Abby Awards 2024 powered by One Show. Leading a team of over 400 talented individuals, Shah's leadership has earned FCB Kinnect prestigious global accolades, including Cannes Lions and Spikes Asia. Shah's work spans clients like HDFC Bank, Amazon and Tata Motors.

Senthil has been appointed Jury Chair for the Integrated category at the Abby Awards 2024 powered by One Show. Leading the creative team at VML, he has spearheaded campaigns for brands like Wipro, Tata Steel, Nike and Google, earning over 300 international awards. 

Aditya has been named Jury Chair for the Digital category at the Abby Awards 2024 powered by One Show. Renowned for creating India's most awarded campaign, 'The Unfiltered History Tour,' he has elevated the country's creative credentials with campaigns for brands like Swiggy, Cleartrip and Flipkart. Recognized as APAC's #1 CCO by the One Show and Creative Agency Leader of the Year by the IAA, Aditya brings extensive expertise to the judging panel.

The Abby Awards will be held on the 29, 30 and 31 of May during Goafest 2024.