One of the creative marketing community’s flagship events, The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, has announced the leaders of the 2024 juries, representing 15 markets, with six from the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
The global marquee advertising event, The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has revealed the individuals set to lead the 2024 juries representing 15 markets, including a record-breaking six from the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
Cindy Gallop, who led its first Jury, returns as the Glass: The Lion for Change jury president for the 10th edition, and Prasoon Pandey, a previous Lion of St. Mark honoree, takes on the role of Film Craft Lions president.
Other notable figures taking on pivotal roles include Tor Myhren, the first-ever representative from Apple, who will preside over the Film Lions Jury. Anselmo Ramos of GUT, following historic wins in 2023, assumes the position of Brand Experience and Activation Lions president, while Debbi Vandeven will lead the Dan Wieden Titanium Lions, representing VML.
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Simon Cook, chef executive officer of LIONS, commented, “Our jury presidents play a crucial role in the existence of the Lions. Their knowledge, skills and incredible talent, combined with the commitment and leadership that they will bring to their roles, bring integrity and rigour to the Lions.
“This is an exceptional line-up of talent from across the world, and we can’t wait to see the work that rises to the top in June.”
The Cannes Lions 2024 Jury Presidents are as follows:
• Audio & Radio Lions president: Simon Vicars, chief creative officer, Colenso BBDO, New Zealand
• Brand Experience & Activation Lions president: Anselmo Ramos, founder, creative chairman, GUT, Global
• Creative B2B Lions president: Andisa Ntsubane, managing executive: brand, marketing, and communications Africa, Vodacom Group, Africa
• Creative Business Transformation Lions president: Ariana Stolarz, global chief strategy officer, Marketing, Accenture Song, Global
• Creative Commerce Lions president: Amy Lanzi, chief executive officer, Digitas NA, Digitas, North America
• Creative Data Lions President: Rose Herceg, country president Australia and New Zealand, WPP, Australia and New Zealand
• Creative Effectiveness Lions president: Harjot Singh, global chief strategy pfficer, McCann and McCann Worldgroup, Global
• Creative Strategy Lions president: Vita M. Harris, global chief strategy officer, FCB, Global
• Design Lions president: Fura Johannesdottir, chief creative officer, Huge, Global
• Digital Craft Lions president: Kentaro Kimura, international chief creative officer and corporate officer, Hakuhodo, Global
• Direct Lions president: Pancho Cassis, partner and global chief creative officer, DAVID, Global
• Entertainment Lions president: Geoffrey Edwards, executive creative director, GALE, USA
• Entertainment Lions for Gaming president: Lydia Winters, chief storyteller, Mojang Studios, Global
• Entertainment Lions for Music president: Madeline Nelson, US head of independent label relations, Amazon Music, USA
• Entertainment Lions for Sport president: Louise Johnson, CEO, Fuse, UK/EMEA
• Film Lions president: Tor Myhren, vice president marketing communications, Apple Inc, Global
• Film Craft Lions president: Prasoon Pandey, ad film maker, Corcoise Films, India
• Glass: The Lion for Change president: Cindy Gallop, founder and chief executive officer, MakeLoveNotPorn, Global
• Health & Wellness Lions president: Wendy Chan, health creative lead, Asia Pacific, Edelman, APAC
• Industry Craft Lions president: Kalpesh Patankar, chief creative officer, Leo Burnett, UAE
• Innovation Lions president: Diego Machado, global chief creative Officer, AKQA, Global
• Media Lions president: Prerna Mehrotra, chief client officer and chief executive officer media, dentsu, APAC
• Outdoor Lions president: Marco Venturelli, chief creative officer, Publicis Groupe, France
• Pharma Lions president: Collette Douaihy, global chief creative officer, Health, Dentsu Health, Global
• PR Lions president: Kat Thomas, founder and global chief creative officer, One Green Bean, Global
• Print & Publishing Lions president: John Raúl Forero, president and chief creative officer, DDB, Colombia
• Social & Influencer Lions president: Amy Ferguson, chief creative officer, TBWA\Chiat\Day New York, USA
• Sustainable Development Goals Lions president: Gustavo Lauria, co-founder, president and chief creative officer, We Believers, USA
• The Dan Wieden Titanium Lions president: Debbi Vandeven, global chief creative officer, VML, Global
The Jury Presidents will gather in Cannes in June to evaluate the world’s most outstanding creative works. The announcement of the Luxury & Lifestyle Lions Jury President is expected shortly.
See also: Balancing “commercial viability and artistic integrity” in Cannes
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Top Image: Rose Herceg