Meet Gaëtan du Peloux: Jury Chair at Abby Awards 2026
Gaëtan du Peloux to Lead Still Print Category Jury at Abby Awards 2026
Gaëtan du Peloux, the Co-president and Chief Creative Officer at Marcel, has been chosen as the Jury Chair for the Still Print category at the prestigious Abby Awards 2026. This esteemed event is powered by The One Club for Creativity and is a significant part of the renowned Goafest 2026. Du Peloux, a highly acclaimed French creative, brings a wealth of experience and creativity to the judging panel of one of India's premier advertising accolades.
Born and raised in Paris, Gaëtan du Peloux embarked on his advertising journey as a copywriter at CLM/BBDO in 2003. Currently holding the position of Co-president and Chief Creative Officer at Marcel, a prominent creative agency under the Publicis Groupe umbrella, du Peloux also serves as the President of the French Art Director’s Club. Collaborating closely with his longstanding creative partner Youri Guerassimov, du Peloux has spearheaded numerous award-winning campaigns for both local and global brands.
Some of their most notable works include campaigns like “The Inglorious Fruits & Vegetables” for Intermarché, “The Black Supermarket” for Carrefour, “HackMarket” for Back Market, and “WoMen’s Football” for Orange. Throughout his career, du Peloux has amassed over 400 accolades, including prestigious honors like Grand Prix at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Black Pencils at D&AD Awards, and Best of Show at The One Show.
Furthermore, du Peloux has actively contributed to the creative industry by serving as a juror or jury chair at various global creative festivals such as Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Clio Awards, London International Awards, Eurobest, and New York Festivals Advertising Awards.
About Abby Awards 2026
The upcoming Abby Awards 2026, presented by The One Club for Creativity as part of The One Show, is slated to transpire during Goafest 2026 from May 20 to 22 in the scenic locale of Goa. This event is set to convene top creative professionals from the advertising and marketing spheres, offering a platform for industry luminaries to showcase their innovative campaigns and ideas.
Key Highlights of Gaëtan du Peloux's Career:
- Started as a copywriter at CLM/BBDO in 2003.
- Currently holds the Co-president and Chief Creative Officer role at Marcel.
- President of the French Art Director’s Club.
- Collaborated with Youri Guerassimov on multiple award-winning campaigns.
- Recognized with over 400 awards, including Grand Prix at Cannes Lions and Black Pencils at D&AD Awards.
- Served as a juror or jury chair at esteemed global creative festivals.
By leading the Still Print category jury at the Abby Awards 2026, Gaëtan du Peloux continues to showcase his leadership and expertise in the realm of advertising and creativity. His involvement in this prestigious event underscores his dedication to recognizing and championing outstanding creative work within the industry.
