Mumbai: Abhishek Karnani, President of the Free Press Journal Group, has been unanimously re-elected as President of the India Chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA) at its 35th Annual General Meeting held on 25th September 2025.
Alongside Karnani, the following office bearers were also elected:
- Jaideep Gandhi (Founder, Another Idea) – Vice President
- Nandini Dias (Independent Advisor) – Hon. Secretary
- Janak Sarda (Director, BFF Foods India) – Hon. Treasurer
Additionally, five members were elected as voting members:
- Srinivasan K Swamy, Executive Group Chairman, R K SWAMY HANSA
- Prasanth Kumar, CEO – South Asia, WPP Media
- M. V. Shreyams Kumar, Managing Director, Mathrubhumi
- Babita Barua, CEO, VML India
- Rana Barua, Group CEO – Havas India, South East Asia and North Asia (Japan and South Korea)
Avinash Pandey will continue to guide the new leadership team as Immediate Past President. Five more members will be co-opted in the upcoming Managing Committee meeting, along with other specially invited members.
Commenting on his re-election, Karnani said, “I am deeply honoured to serve a second term as President of the India Chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA). With the unwavering support of our exceptional Managing Committee, I look forward to further strengthening our chapter and cultivating an ecosystem that advances the collective interests of our industry. As we step into 2025–26, we do so with renewed energy and a clear sense of purpose. This year invites us to embrace technological innovation, deepen our commitment to sustainability, and champion diversity and inclusivity. I am confident that, together, we will continue to shape an industry that thrives in business and leaves a lasting impact on society. I look forward to a purposeful and progressive term ahead.”
The re-election of Karnani and his leadership team underscores IAA India Chapter’s continued focus on driving innovation, inclusivity, and growth within the advertising and media industry.
