Mumbai: The London International Awards (LIA), one of the most prestigious global festivals honoring creativity and innovation in advertising, has announced its 2025 Health & Pharma juries. Among the distinguished list of global creative leaders, two standout names from India will represent the nation on this esteemed platform.
Swati Bhattacharya, Global Head of Godrej Creative Lab, Mumbai, has been named a juror on the Health & Wellness–Craft and Pharma & Medical–Craft Jury. Widely recognized as one of India’s most influential creative leaders, Swati brings to the table a unique blend of emotional storytelling and cultural insight. Her selection underscores India’s growing reputation for creativity that resonates globally, especially in the health communication space where craft plays a crucial role in impactful messaging.
Joining her is Praful Akali, Founder and Managing Director of Medulla Communications, Mumbai, who will serve on the Pharma & Medical Jury. Under Praful’s leadership, Medulla has established itself as a powerhouse in healthcare advertising, winning accolades at Cannes Lions, Clio Health, and previously at LIA itself. His appointment as a juror once again highlights the strategic and creative prowess emerging from India’s health communication sector.
As part of LIA’s 40th annual festival, jurors will meet in Las Vegas between 25th September and 3rd October 2025 to review and award the world’s best work in health, pharma, and medical communications. With no pre-judging and every juror seeing every entry in their category, the process ensures that only the most exceptional work is recognized.
The LIA Entry System is currently open, and all entries submitted and paid by 10th June 2025 will enjoy a 25% early entry discount.