The Ad Club (TAC) has announced the appointment of Rajdeepak Das, Ashish Khazanchi, and Anupama Ramaswamy as Jury Chairs for the ABBY Awards 2026 Powered by The One Club | The One Show, bringing together some of the most influential creative leaders in the industry to steer key categories this year.

According to an official announcement by TAC, Rajdeepak Das, Chief Creative Officer, Publicis Groupe, South Asia and Chairman, Leo Burnett, South Asia, will serve as Jury Chair for the AV Film (TV) category, while Ashish Khazanchi, Managing Partner at Enormous, will lead the AV Film (Digital & OTT) category. Anupama Ramaswamy, Managing Director and Chief Creative Officer at Havas Creative India, has been appointed Jury Chair for the Direct category.

Das, known for his philosophy that creativity has the power to influence human behaviour, has built a body of work that blends design, technology, and storytelling to deliver impactful brand solutions. His campaigns, including Whisper’s “Touch the Pickle” and “Missing Chapter,” have not only won global recognition but also driven meaningful social change. Under his leadership, Leo Burnett India has consistently delivered award-winning work, including multiple Grand Prix honours at global platforms.

Khazanchi, who transformed Enormous from a startup into one of India’s leading independent creative agencies, brings a strong track record of building iconic campaigns. From the widely recognised “Jingalala” campaign for Tata Sky to his work with emerging brands like Rapido and Lenskart, Khazanchi has played a key role in shaping modern Indian advertising. His career spans over 300 national and 50 international awards, reflecting both creative excellence and strategic depth.

Ramaswamy, regarded as one of India’s most influential creative voices, has consistently delivered culturally resonant and award-winning campaigns. Her recent work, “Ink of Democracy,” gained global acclaim, winning multiple international honours including Cannes Lions and Grand Prix at Spikes Asia.

The ABBY Awards 2026 will be held during Goafest 2026 from May 20 to 22 in Goa