Dheeraj Sinha to lead The Advertising Club as President: Managing Committee announced
At its 71st Annual General Meeting in Mumbai, The Advertising Club named its Managing Committee for the fiscal year 2025–2026, electing Dheeraj Sinha, CEO of FCB India & South Asia, as President.
The newly elected committee reflects the diverse and evolving fabric of the industry, bringing together leaders from creative agencies, media networks, digital platforms, and new-age marketers. This blend of experience and fresh perspectives is set to drive the Ad Club’s agenda of inclusivity, collaboration, and future-ready outlook.
Sinha said: “It is an honour to lead The Advertising Club, an institution that represents the collective ambition of our industry. What makes this moment special is the inclusivity and diversity of the committee we have formed — from agency stalwarts to new-age marketers and media platform leaders. Together, we will foster dialogue, build capability, and create opportunities that will strengthen our industry and prepare it for the future.”
The following members were elected as the Office Bearers of The Advertising Club for 2025-2026:
Dheeraj Sinha – President
Amitesh Rao – Vice President
Punitha Arumugam – Secretary
Sonia Huria– Jt. Secretary
Pradeep Dwivedi – Treasurer
Managing committee members include the following industry leaders who will play a decisive role in driving synergies and ensuring the success of all The Advertising Club initiatives:
Satya Raghavan
Jitender Dabas
Darshana Shah
Ajay Kakar
Mitrajit Bhattacharya
Aparna Bhawal
Avinash Kaul
The list of co-opted industry professionals is given below:
Neha Markanda
Sagnik Ghosh
Mansha Tandon
The following leaders are special invitees and bring immense value to The Advertising Club through their expertise and deep understanding of the respective industry segments:
Anurita Chopra
Ajay Chandwani
Lulu Raghavan
Rajesh Sharma
Amardeep Singh
Subramanyeswar S.
Saket Jha Saurabh
Gautam Reghunath
Amogh Dusad
Ashit Kukian
Rana Barua will continue as a member of the managing committee as the immediate past president for the ensuing year.