The Ad Club has announced the appointment of Shashanka Chaturvedi, Sumona Sen, and Pallavi Chakravarti as ABBY Awards 2026 Jury Chairs for the Video Craft, Broadcaster, and Young Maverick Abby categories, respectively. The awards will be held at Goafest 2026.
Shashanka Chaturvedi to Lead Video Craft Category
Shashanka Chaturvedi, Co-Founder of Good Morning Films, has been appointed Jury Chair for the Video Craft category at the ABBY Awards 2026 Jury Chairs lineup.
Popularly known as Bob, he is a self-taught filmmaker with nearly 150 awards, including two Gold Lions at Cannes Lions—a first for an Indian director.
His work spans leading brands like Thums Up, Mahindra Thar, Asus, Honda, Tata Safari, and Cadbury. His production house has been named Production Company of the Year (India) for three consecutive years (2022–2024).
Bob’s debut feature film Do Patti became the No.1 film on Netflix India in 2024 and entered global non-English Top 10 charts.
Sumona Sen to Head Broadcaster Category
Sumona Sen, Senior Vice President – Network Marketing Strategy & Growth at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., joins the ABBY Awards 2026 Jury Chairs as Jury Chair for the Broadcaster category.
With over two decades of experience, Sumona has played a key role in transforming marketing into a core business driver. Her expertise includes:
- Consumer-first brand building
- Data-driven marketing strategies
- Integration of MarTech and AI solutions
She is also known for championing inclusive leadership and fostering high-performance teams.
Pallavi Chakravarti to Lead Young Maverick Abby Category
Pallavi Chakravarti, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Fundamental, has been appointed Jury Chair for the Young Maverick Abby category.
With over 20 years in advertising, Pallavi has created impactful campaigns for brands like WhatsApp, Airtel, Adidas, and WeWork India.
Her previous experience includes working on global brands such as Instagram, McDonald’s, Pepsi, Uber, Unilever, and P&G. She has been featured among:
- Campaign Brief’s most awarded creatives (2024)
- The Drum World Creative Rankings (Top 200 ECDs)
- Wonder Women 100 (2022)
Her work has been recognised at global platforms including D&AD Awards, Spikes Asia, and Effie Awards.
ABBY Awards 2026 to Take Place at Goafest
The ABBY Awards 2026 Jury Chairs announcement comes ahead of the prestigious awards ceremony scheduled during Goafest.
📍 Event Details:
- Dates: May 20–22, 2026
- Venue: Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon
ABBY Awards 2026 Jury Chairs Reflect Industry Excellence
The appointment of these accomplished leaders as ABBY Awards 2026 Jury Chairs highlights the awards’ commitment to recognizing creative excellence across categories. With expertise spanning filmmaking, marketing strategy, and creative leadership, the 2026 jury panel is set to uphold high standards in advertising and media.
