Cannes Lions revealed its panel of global experts who will assess top creative works in June. The festival will showcase and honour creative excellence from around the world during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity from June 17 to 21, 2024.
Experts from 75 markets worldwide have been unveiled, showcasing the industry's top talent from various disciplines. Notably, markets like Algeria, Bulgaria, Cambodia and others are represented on the Shortlisting Jury for the first time, highlighting the festival's global reach and inclusivity.
This year's jury includes six accomplished professionals from India, each representing different categories: Kopal Naithani, Director and Founder of Superfly Films (Film Lions); Naina Meattle, Vice President of Planning at BBDO (Direct Lions); Ankit Desai, Head of Media, Digital Marketing and Brand PR at Marico (Media Lions); Gurbaksh Singh, Chief Innovation Officer at Dentsu Creative (Social & Influencer Lions); Kartikeya Tiwari, National Creative Director and Senior Vice President at FCB Kinnect (Brand Experience & Activation Lions); and Prashant Tekwani, Managing Partner at Havas CX (Brand Experience & Activation Lions).
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.”
