Meet the ABBY Awards 2026 Jury Chairs: Shashanka Chaturvedi, Sumona Sen, and Pallavi Chakravarti
The ABBY Awards 2026: Recognizing Excellence in Advertising
In the dynamic world of advertising, recognizing creativity and innovation is paramount. The Advertising Club (The Ad Club) has recently announced the distinguished individuals who will be taking the helm as Jury Chairs for the ABBY Awards 2026, in collaboration with The One Club for Creativity | The One Show.
Meet the Jury Chairs:
- Shashanka Chaturvedi: Renowned as Bob, Shashanka Chaturvedi, the Co-Founder of Good Morning Films, will lead as Jury Chair for the Video Craft category at the ABBY Awards 2026. With his self-taught filmmaking skills, Chaturvedi has amassed an impressive collection of over 150 awards, including two prestigious Gold Lions at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. His exceptional work has been celebrated at various renowned platforms such as The One Show, ADFEST, Spikes Asia, and Kyoorius Awards. Not confined to the realm of advertising, Chaturvedi has also made waves directing music videos, short films, and documentaries. His feature film 'Do Patti' claimed the top spot on Netflix India in 2024, even entering the global Top 10 non-English charts.
- Sumona Sen: A stalwart in the industry, Sumona Sen, the Senior Vice President of Network Marketing Strategy & Growth at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, will preside over the Broadcaster category as Jury Chair. Boasting over 20 years of experience, Sen has been instrumental in reshaping marketing into a pivotal driver of revenue, market share, and brand equity at Zee. Her strategic prowess lies in amalgamating consumer insights with data-driven approaches, while leveraging cutting-edge technologies like analytics, MarTech, and AI solutions to construct scalable marketing frameworks. Sen is also a fervent advocate for fostering inclusive leadership and promoting diversity within the organizational landscape.
- Pallavi Chakravarti: Steering the Young Maverick Abby category is Pallavi Chakravarti, the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Fundamental. With a rich background spanning over two decades in the advertising sphere, Chakravarti has spearheaded impactful campaigns for a multitude of esteemed brands under her independent agency. Her portfolio includes groundbreaking work for brands such as WhatsApp, Airtel, Facebook, Adidas, Urban Company, and Parle. Acknowledged as one of Campaign Brief’s most acclaimed creatives in India in 2024, Chakravarti has garnered accolades across eminent platforms like D&AD Awards, Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Spikes Asia, and many more. She has also lent her expertise to judging panels at prestigious global arenas such as Cannes Lions, D&AD, and the Abby Awards.
The ABBY Awards 2026, powered by The One Club for Creativity | The One Show, is set to unfold during Goafest 2026 from May 20th to 22nd, 2026, at the exquisite Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon.
