The Advertising Club has announced the appointment of Raj Kamble, Senthil Kumar and Niraj Ruparel as Jury Chairs for the ABBY Awards 2026 Powered by The One Club | The One Show, strengthening the leadership line-up for one of India’s most prominent advertising honours.

Raj Kamble, Founder and CCO of Famous Innovations, will chair the Outdoor category. A gold medallist from Sir JJ School of Arts, Kamble brings over 25 years of experience across global agencies including Lowe India, Lowe London, Lowe New York, BBDO New York and BBH India. His portfolio spans marquee brands such as Stella Artois, Unilever, Nestle, P&G, Saab, Diageo, Burger King and Google, earning him more than 150 awards, including multiple Cannes Lions and One Show Golds. Since founding Famous Innovations in 2013, he has built it into a leading independent agency with a strong presence across Indian metros.

Senthil Kumar, Creative Consultant and Film Director, has been named Jury Chair for the Integrated category. With a career spanning over two decades, including a long stint as Chief Creative Officer at JWT (now VML), Senthil is widely recognised for his storytelling craft and global accolades. He has won 27 Cannes Lions and is credited with securing India’s first Gold Lions in Film and Film Craft, earning him the title of “Lion Hunter” by The Economic Times. His body of work includes campaigns for global brands, as well as films such as ‘A Salaam To Kalam’ and the UN documentary ‘Save Our Sentinels’. With over 300 international awards, he remains one of the most decorated creatives in Indian advertising.

For the Technology category, Niraj Ruparel, Creative Technology Lead at WPP and WPP Media India, will take on the role of Jury Chair. Known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, Ruparel has been instrumental in integrating AI, immersive technologies and spatial experiences into brand storytelling. His work includes initiatives ranging from voice AI solutions for rural India to experimental concepts like teleportation cafés and AI-driven inclusion tools. A frequent jury member at global award platforms, he has contributed to award-winning campaigns that have earned recognition at Cannes Lions, Spikes Asia and Effies.

The ABBY Awards 2026 Powered by The One Club | The One Show will be held during Goafest 2026 from May 20 to 22 at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon. The appointments reflect the industry’s continued focus on creativity, integration and technology as key pillars shaping the future of advertising.