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The Advertising Club of Bangalore has officially announced its Managing Executive Committee for 2025, featuring an impressive lineup of industry veterans and dynamic professionals from across the communications and marketing spectrum.
According to the company’s official press release, Laeeq Ali, Co-founder and Director of Origami Creative Concepts and Bloombox Brand Engineers, will lead the committee as President. With decades of experience in creative strategy and brand building, Ali takes the helm with a renewed focus on engagement, collaboration, and driving innovation in the advertising ecosystem.
Joining him in key leadership positions are Nishad Ramachandran, a highly respected digital marketing leader, as Vice President; Malavika Harita, Founder and CEO of Brand Circle, as Treasurer; Sneha Walke, Founder of The Little Things Co., as Secretary; and Navin Nair of OneVerse, who steps in as Joint Treasurer.
The extended committee includes professionals from across media, marketing, digital, and creative industries — Ganga Ganapathi Poovaiah (Publicis Sapient), Anil Satharaju (Senior Media Professional), Suneet John (Trigger Worldwide), and G.V. Krishnamurthy (Ai Nxt Gen), who bring a blend of experience and innovation to the table. Other key members include Arunava Seal (Bleu), Nigel Mathew (Disha Communications), Laya Menon (Lodestar UM, IPG Mediabrands), S. Divakar (News First Kannada), Noufel Anamala (Honeycomb), Niyati Shah (Spotify), and Rajesh Vorkady (Veeville).
Speaking on the announcement, Laeeq Ali shared, “The Ad Club of Bangalore has always served as a powerful platform for industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and celebrate creativity. Last year we added new branded events for our members like the Inspiration Room and with the new committee in place, we are excited to chart new paths, build stronger community ties, and deliver value-driven programs for our members.”
Echoing the sentiment, Malavika Harita added, “The advertising industry is undergoing a sea change, and platforms like The Ad Club of Bangalore are more relevant than ever. I look forward to supporting initiatives that inspire, empower, and upskill the next generation of talent while fostering deeper connections within our professional community.”
The newly appointed committee is expected to unveil an exciting calendar for the year ahead, including award shows, networking forums, masterclasses, and thought-leadership events aimed at energising the local advertising and marketing fraternity.
