Based in Gurgaon Gurbaksh Singh is the Chief Innovation Officer at Dentsu Creative India, where he leads the agency’s creative and innovation agenda across emerging technology and storytelling. Known for his work at the intersection of creativity and technology, he focuses on building ideas that combine data, design, and cultural insight to create meaningful brand experiences. At Dentsu, Singh has spent over two decades shaping the network’s creative and innovation capabiliti

Based in Mumbai Ira G is a highly awarded creative leader with a career spanning 15 years across some of the world's most renowned agencies, including Lowe Lintas, BBH India, Publicis, and Saatchi & Saatchi. Currently the Chief Creative Officer (CCO) at Toaster, Ira has been instrumental in expanding the agency’s creative scope, evolving it from a digital-first firm to a full-scale integrated creative powerhouse. Her portfolio boasts an impressive range of global and Indian b

Based in Mumbai Aarti Samant, is a digital marketing consultant and founder of MicDrop Digital, a brand and marketing consultancy that works closely with businesses to build distinctive, purpose-led brand narratives and strategies. She is also the co-founder of Sorted, a digital-first platform focused on making marketing education accessible and actionable. Known online as “The Sorted Girl,” her social media presence is centred on simplifying marketing, content strategy, and

Based in Mumbai Mitesh Kothari is the Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer at White Rivers Media, a comprehensive creative agency made for the digital age. Before starting his agency, Mitesh was an account manager at WATConsult, and later, Business Head (West) at Viralocity. Under his leadership, White Rivers Media was awarded a silver for Social Media Agency of the Year, and a bronze for Independent Digital Agency of the Year, in 2024. A MarTech enthusiast and new-age marke

Based in Mumbai Aalap Desai is the Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer at Tgthr, a full-funnel creative agency he founded in 2023, alongside Rahul Vengalil. Aalap started his professional career in 2008, as a junior copywriter at Publicis, following which he steadily climbed the ladder to the role of copywriter at Ogilvy, and then senior copywriter at DDB Mudra Group. After his stints as a copywriter, he served as the creative group head at JWT, and as a creative director a

Based in Bangalore Karthik Srinivasan is a Communications Strategy Consultant with two decades of experience in shaping brand perceptions across corporate communications, public relations, marketing, investor relations, and digital strategy. With expertise in both B2B (technology) and B2C brands, he has successfully navigated agency and client environments to build impactful narratives. An award-winning strategist, Karthik has been recognized with gold at Socialathon India 20

Based in Mumbai Tara Kapur leads the India team for the Duolingo English Test (DET), where she works on expanding access to English language certification for students aspiring to study abroad, having also been the first hire for DET in India and helping grow its presence among Indian test-takers. With over 16 years of experience across content, brand building, and storytelling, Kapur has worked across media, marketing, and content creation. Kapur has completed a Leadership a

Based in Bangalore Harinder Singh Pelia is a marketer, author, and founder of the 10Xer Club—a platform focused on upskilling and connecting India’s marketing professionals. He is also pursuing a PhD in marketing at XLRI Jamshedpur. Pelia is best known for his sharp insights into marketing psychology, personal branding, and career growth, which he shares through his writing, speaking engagements, and strong presence as a LinkedIn Top Voice and TEDx speaker. He holds an MBA in

Based in Mumbai Kalpesh Patankar is the Group Chief Creative Officer at VML India, where he leads the agency’s creative vision. With nearly two decades of experience, he has worked across markets in India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, shaping campaigns and building creative teams. Patankar began his career at Saatchi & Saatchi Mumbai, before moving on to McCann Erickson Malaysia and Ogilvy Singapore, building early experience across India and Southeast Asia. Over the

Based in Gurgaon Her journey into the world of ideas began in an unexpected place: studying plant life during her college years. But her curiosity and passion for storytelling eventually led her to pursue an MBA and pivot to the advertising world, where she’s since become a powerful force. With over two decades of experience, Anupama has held leadership roles in some of India’s top creative agencies, including Draft FCB, Rediffusion Y&R, Euro RSCG, Lowe, and JWT (now Wunderma

Based in Mumbai Sooni Taraporevala is an Indian screenwriter, filmmaker, and photographer best known for writing the screenplays for internationally acclaimed films such as Salaam Bombay!, Mississippi Masala, and The Namesake, directed by her long-time collaborator Mira Nair. Taraporevala attended Harvard University, where she studied English and American literature while also taking courses in film and photography. She later joined the Cinema Studies Department at New York U

Based in the UK Natasha Duursma is a London-based cinematographer working across commercials, music videos, and narrative projects. She initially began her career in lighting before transitioning into cinematography, developing her work through the lighting route in the film industry. Her commercial work spans fashion, beauty, and brand campaigns, with projects for clients including Adidas, Mango, Zalando, Vogue, Audemars Piguet, Taylor & Hart, and McLaren x Google Pixel. Alo

Based in Denmark Kasper Tuxen is a Danish cinematographer working across feature films, commercials, and music videos. Born in Copenhagen, he has built a career in both cinema and global advertising. Tuxen is best known for his cinematography on films such as The Worst Person in the World (2021), directed by Joachim Trier, The Apprentice (2024), and Sentimental Value (2025). His work on The Worst Person in the World contributed to the film’s strong international reception fol

Based in Spain Albert Salas is a cinematographer and visual storyteller born in Barcelona, whose work spans cinematography and photography across films, commercials, and music videos. After spending nearly a decade living in New York, he now lives and works between Spain and the United States, collaborating on international productions across multiple visual formats. Salas’ first feature film as director of photography, Obey (2018), marked an important breakthrough and earned

Based in Mumbai Geet Nazir is the Managing Director of Landor India, where she leads brand transformation at the intersection of strategy, design, and business impact. With over 22 years of experience across both client and agency environments, she works with teams on large-scale brand journeys spanning identity creation, rebranding, and experience design. Nazir began her career in marketing and communications, working with the MullenLowe Lintas Group and the luxury salon cha

Based in France Felicity Fellows is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at the Stan Group in Paris, where she works at the intersection of culture, strategy, and global partnerships. She is also the founder of Studio Felicity Fellows, a strategic advisory firm that works with influential leaders, institutions, and brands to translate values into partnerships, cultural initiatives, and impact-driven collaborations.  Over the past 17 years, Fellows has advised and collabo

Based in Mumbai Bhupal Ramnathkar is the Founder and Managing Director of Umbrella Design, a Mumbai-based design agency known for its work across branding, communication, and design strategy. Over the course of his career, he has worked across advertising and design, leading creative teams and shaping communication for a wide range of brands and organisations. Ramnathkar is a gold medallist from the Sir J. J. School of Art in Mumbai. He began his career in 1983 with Enterpris

Based in Mumbai Satyanshu Singh is a National Award–winning filmmaker, screenwriter, lyricist, and professor of cinema whose work blends heartfelt storytelling with a deep understanding of human relationships. His films and writing are known for their emotional warmth, simplicity, and ability to find extraordinary moments within everyday life. After completing his MBBS at the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Satyanshu chose to pursue storytelling rather than medicine and m

Based in Mumbai Divy Nidhi Sharma is an award-winning Indian screenwriter, dialogue writer, lyricist, poet, and storyteller whose work spans films, OTT, and television. Known for crafting authentic, emotionally resonant dialogue, he has contributed to some of the most widely watched and critically appreciated stories in recent years, including Laapataa Ladies , Heeramandi , Freedom at Midnight ,  Sitaare Zameen Par  and the hugely popular television series Anupamaa . Raised a

Based in Mumbai Aparajita Biswas is the Head of Marketing at The Hindu Group, where she leads brand strategy, audience engagement, and integrated marketing for one of India’s most respected and influential media organisations. With over 18 years of cross-industry experience across brand strategy, business operations, sales, and marketing, Aparajita brings deep domain expertise spanning media, telecom, beverages, and consumer experiences. She began her career in consumer-facin

Based in Mumbai Vinita Chaitanya is an Indian interior designer and the founder of Prism, a Bangalore-based interior design studio established in 1988. Chaitanya is known for designing high-end residential interiors for prominent clients across India. Through Prism, she has worked on projects ranging from restored heritage homes to contemporary urban residences. Her design style can be described as “contemporary classic,” blending traditional Indian elements such as textiles,

Based in France Lucie Libotte is a production designer and set designer working across commercials, fashion films, and photography. Originally from Belgium, she is currently based in France and works internationally on advertising and visual media projects. Libotte studied at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, one of the world’s most recognised art and design schools, known for producing leading figures in fashion, art, and creative industries. Over the yea

Based in Mumbai Dolly Singh is an Indian digital content creator and actor whose work spans online media, fashion content, and streaming entertainment. She gained recognition through comedy and lifestyle videos on social platforms featuring recurring characters and relatable observational comedy. Born in Nainital, Uttarakhand, Singh studied Political Science at Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, and later completed a master’s degree in Fashion Management from the Nation

Based in Mumbai Sahiba Bali is an Indian actor, marketeer, and sports broadcaster with a diverse professional background spanning brand communication, digital content, and screen media. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Delhi and a Master’s degree in Marketing from Durham University Business School. Bali began her career in marketing and brand strategy, working across corporate and agency environments. Her early experience included roles with M