Asia’s Merlee Jayme, Reed Collins and Claudia Cristovao named Cannes Lions Jury Presidents

Cannes Lions has confirmed its Jury President line-up for the awards in June. Merlee Jayme, Bozoma Saint John and Geoff Northcott complete the full line-up and join the jury presidents, including from Asia, Reed Collins and Claudia Cristovao, initially appointed for the cancelled 2020 awards.

Merlee Jayme (pictured top left) , the Global President Dentsu Mcgarrybowen/Chairmom Dentsu Jayme Syfu Philippines, will head the Radio & Audio Lions.

Reed Collins (pictured top right), the Chief Creative Officer of Ogilvy Asia, leads the Direct Lions.

Claudia Cristovao (pictured below), the Head of Google Brand Studio, APAC, Google APAC, is Jury President of the Innovation Lions.

Philip Thomas, Chairman, LIONS, said: “We know that after the postponement of last year’s awards, our Jury Presidents are eager to get going. They will be leading juries in a unique year, awarding Lions for both 2020 and 2021 – no small job but one that will provide a crucial reflection and insight into the industry’s recent unprecedented journey. Happily, they’re an extremely talented bunch of individuals and more than qualified to take on the job of setting the world’s new creative benchmark.”

See the full list of Jury Presidents here.