Mumbai, April 17: The Ad Club announced the appointment of Raj Kamble, Senthil Kumar, and Niraj Ruparel as Jury Chairs for the Outdoor, Integrated, and Technology categories respectively at the ABBY Awards 2026, powered by The One Club.
Raj Kamble has been appointed Jury Chair for the Outdoor category. A gold medallist from the Sir JJ School of Arts, Kamble brings over 25 years of global experience, having worked with leading agencies including Lowe India, Lowe London, Lowe New York, BBDO New York, and BBH India. His work for global brands such as Stella Artois, Unilever, Nestlé, P&G, Saab, Diageo, Vaseline, Burger King, and Google has earned both critical acclaim and strong business impact.
Founder of Famous Innovations, Kamble has received over 150 awards, including multiple Cannes Lions and One Show Golds. The agency has consistently been recognised as South Asia Independent Agency of the Year, along with accolades in digital, design, and sustainability. He is also actively involved in academia and policy, serving on boards including the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode and the National Institute of Design.
Senthil Kumar has been named Jury Chair for the Integrated category. With a career spanning over 25 years, Senthil is widely regarded as one of India’s most awarded creative professionals. Formerly Chief Creative Officer at JWT (now VML), he has earned over 300 international awards, including 27 Cannes Lions and multiple D&AD, Clio, and New York Festival honours.
Known as the “Lion Hunter” by The Economic Times, Senthil has created iconic campaigns and directed acclaimed films including A Salaam to Kalam and the UN documentary Save Our Sentinels. His work spans global brands and platforms, including Unilever, Nike, and Star Sports, and he continues to shape storytelling across formats and technologies.
Niraj Ruparel has been appointed Jury Chair for the Technology category. As Creative Technology Lead at WPP India and WPP Media, Ruparel is at the forefront of innovation, driving transformative work across AI, immersive technologies, and spatial experiences.
Recognised globally for pioneering initiatives such as voice AI solutions for rural India and AI-powered inclusion tools, Ruparel has earned multiple international accolades including Cannes Lions, Spikes Asia, Kyoorius, and Effies. He is also known for fostering cross-agency collaboration and building scalable, future-ready solutions that redefine brand storytelling.
The ABBY Awards 2026 continue to bring together industry leaders and creative pioneers, reinforcing their position as one of the most prestigious platforms celebrating excellence in advertising and marketing communications.
