Mumbai: BBDO India’s Chairperson and Chief Creative Officer, Josy Paul, has been appointed as Jury Chair for the Public Relations category at the upcoming 2026 Clio Awards — one of the world’s most prestigious honours celebrating creativity in advertising and communications.
The appointment recognises Paul’s long-standing contribution to the advertising industry and his pioneering approach to purpose-driven creativity. The Clio Awards’ 2026 program will bring together over 100 creative leaders from across the globe. Jury sessions will be held at JA Resort & Spa in Dubai, where members will determine the Grand, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Clio winners across various categories.
Speaking about his new role, Josy Paul said, “Public relations has evolved into a powerful force that shapes culture and behaviour. It’s about sparking meaningful conversations and driving genuine action. As Jury Chair, I look forward to celebrating work that not only captures attention but earns belief – work that moves people, and markets.”
This marks another significant milestone for BBDO India, whose work has consistently been recognised on the global stage for blending creativity with social impact. Under Paul’s leadership, the agency has produced some of India’s most loved, globally awarded, and culturally resonant campaigns.
The 67th Annual Clio Awards will take place on May 12, 2026, at Cipriani 25 Broadway in New York City.
Clio Awards 2026 Jury Chairs include:
- Audio & Audio Craft: Nancy Crimi-Lamanna, CCO, FCB Canada
- Brand: Perry Fair, Global Head of Creative, Mattel, Inc.
- Branded Entertainment & Content: Javier Campopiano, Global Chief Creative Officer, McCann World Group
- Creative Business Transformation, Effectiveness & Strategy: Ariana Stolarz, Global CSO, Accenture Song
- Design: Sally Anderson, CCO, MetaDesign China
- Creative Commerce & Direct: Alexander Schill, Global CCO, Serviceplan Group
- Digital/Mobile & Experience/Activation: Debbi Vandeven, Global CCO, VML
- Film: Rodrigo Jatene, CCO, LATAM, Wieden+Kennedy
- Film Craft (Animation & VFX): Yannis Konstantinidis, Co-founder & Creative Director, NOMINT
- Film Craft (Copywriting): Carlos Camacho, CCO, Gut Asia
- Film Craft (Direction & Cinematography): Emma Lundy, Executive Producer & Partner, Giant Films
- Film Craft (Editing): Rich Orrick, Founding Partner/Film Editor, Work Editorial
- Film Craft (Music & Sound Design): Claudia Incio, Founder & Music Director, Agosto Music
- Film Craft (Production Design): Lora Schulson, Global Chief Production Officer, 72andSunny
- Media: Asmirh Davis, Founding Partner & President, Majority
- Print & Out of Home: Liz Taylor, Global CCO, Ogilvy
- Public Relations: Josy Paul, Chairperson & CCO, BBDO India Private Limited
- Social Media: Amy Ferguson, Partner & CCO, Terri & Sandy
For more information about the Clio Awards, visit www.clios.com.
