Gaëtan du Peloux, Co-president and Chief Creative Officer at Marcel, has been appointed as the Jury Chair for the Still Print category at the Abby Awards 2026 powered by The One Club for Creativity | The One Show.

According to a press release from the Abby organisers, the Abby Awards 2026 will be held during Goafest 2026, scheduled to take place on May 20, 21 and 22 in Goa. The awards are among the most prestigious recognitions in India’s advertising and marketing industry, celebrating creative excellence across multiple categories.

Born and raised in Paris, du Peloux is the eldest of seven children and began his professional journey as a copywriter at CLM/BBDO in 2003. Over the years, he has built a reputation as one of the most influential creative professionals of his generation.

Currently, he works at Marcel, the creative agency within Publicis Groupe, where he serves as Co-president and Chief Creative Officer. In addition to his leadership role at the agency, du Peloux is also the president of the French Art Director’s Club.

With his appointment as Jury Chair for the Still Print category, du Peloux is expected to bring his extensive creative experience and global perspective to the judging process at Abby Awards 2026.