The Advertising Club names Dheeraj Sinha as new President

Mumbai: The Advertising Club today announced its Managing Committee for the fiscal year 2025–2026 at its 71st Annual General Meeting held in Mumbai.

Dheeraj Sinha, CEO – FCB India & South Asia, has been elected President of The Advertising Club. The newly elected committee reflects the diverse and evolving fabric of the industry, bringing together leaders from creative agencies, media networks, digital platforms, and new-age marketers. This blend of experience and fresh perspectives is set to drive the Ad Club’s agenda of inclusivity, collaboration, and future-ready outlook.

Dheeraj Sinha, President, The Advertising Club, said, “It is an honour to lead The Advertising Club, an institution that represents the collective ambition of our industry. What makes this moment special is the inclusivity and diversity of the committee we have formed — from agency stalwarts to new-age marketers and media platform leaders. Together, we will foster dialogue, build capability, and create opportunities that will strengthen our industry and prepare it for the future.”

The following members were elected as the Office Bearers of The Advertising Club for 2025-2026: –

• Dheeraj Sinha – President
• Amitesh Rao – Vice President
• Punitha Arumugam – Secretary
• Sonia Huria– Jt. Secretary
• Pradeep Dwivedi – Treasurer

Managing committee members include the following industry leaders who will play a decisive role in driving synergies and ensuring the success of all The Advertising Club initiatives:

• Satya Raghavan
• Jitender Dabas
• Darshana Shah
• Ajay Kakar
• Mitrajit Bhattacharya
• Aparna Bhawal
• Avinash Kaul

The list of co-opted industry professionals is given below:

• Neha Markanda
• Sagnik Ghosh
• Mansha Tandon

The following leaders are special invitees and bring immense value to The Advertising Club through their expertise and deep understanding of the respective industry segments:

• Anurita Chopra
• Ajay Chandwani
• Lulu Raghavan
• Rajesh Sharma
• Amardeep Singh
• Subramanyeswar S.
• Saket Jha Saurabh
• Gautam Reghunath
• Amogh Dusad
• Ashit Kukian                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Rana Barua will continue as a member of the managing committee as the immediate past president for the ensuing year.