Meet the 2024 Cannes Lions Shortlisting Jury Members from the UAE

The 71st edition of the Cannes Lions Festival will witness the largest cohort of jurors from the UAE to judge at a singular festival.

 

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced the lineup of twelve shortlisting jury members from the UAE who will take part in the initial judging phase for this year’s Cannes Lions awards, scheduled to take place in Cannes, France, from June 17-21.

This update follows the earlier announcement of thirteen awarding jury members – including a jury president – who will collaborate with jurors from 54 diverse markets to acknowledge and celebrate exceptional global creative achievements, setting a new standard for excellence.

The 71st edition of the Cannes Lions Festival will feature its largest UAE cohort yet, with 25 jurors overseeing judging duties at a single festival, highlighting the nation’s increasing impact and expertise in the global creative landscape.

Commenting on the global shortlisting jury members announcement, Simon Cook, CEO, LIONS, said: “Our Shortlisting Jurors play a fundamental role in the Cannes Lions judging process. This talented line-up of industry experts will bring us one step closer to defining the creative benchmark on the global stage this June. I’d like to extend my gratitude for their hard work in curating the work that will go on to be awarded and recognised at the Festival this year.”

In reference to the Cannes Lions jury panel from the UAE, Ian Fairservice – Managing Partner of Motivate Media Group, said: “In reference to the Cannes Lions jury panel from the UAE, Ian Fairservice – Managing Partner of Motivate Media Group, said: “We are excited to see the continuous increase in the UAE’s footprint at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity. Kalpesh Patankar’s appointment as the second consecutive jury president in two years serves as a clear indication of the creative industry’s development here, steered by a diverse and talented group of experts. This reflects the UAE’s steadfast dedication to upholding standards of excellence and innovation in advertising, marketing, and communications. With a further twelve talented jury members, each bringing their own unique perspectives to the judging process, this is a great representation of our region at the international level.”

The 2024 Shortlisting Jury Members from the UAE have been named as:

 

 

Brand Experience & Activation:
Jarrad Pitts, Creative Director, Consulum

Direct:
Zahir Mirza, Executive Creative Director, C2

Entertainment:
Shereen Mostafa, Head of Production Publicis Groupe Middle East, Publicis Groupe

Film:
Serena Abi Aad, Creative Director and Film Director

Film Craft:
Rodrigo Scapolan, Creative Director, TBWA\RAAD

Health & Wellness:
Rana Sadek, Associate Creative Director, ImpactBBDO Dubai

Industry Craft:
Prerna Mehra, Creative Director and Head of Art and Design, MullenLowe MENA,
Gemma Crompton, Creative Director, Landor

Outdoor:
Firas Medrows, Executive Creative Director, DDB

PR:
Shafaq Tariq, Director – PR, Social Media and Influencer Marketing, MKV Digital

Print & Publishing:
Mohamed Bareche, Executive Creative Director, Horizon FCB

Social & Influencer:
Akanksha Goel, CEO and Founder, Socialize / We Are Social

 

With the Luxury & Lifestyle Lions Jury to be announced soon, you can see the full list of Global Presidents and Awarding and Shortlisting Juries here.

Further information on this year’s Festival and the Lions Awards can be found at visit www.canneslions.com.

Motivate Media Group and Motivate Val Morgan are the official representatives of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in the UAE.

 

 

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Dubai Lynx Announces 2024 Jury President Line-up

The 2024 Jury Presidents line-up features 11 industry experts from nine distinct markets, showcasing the comprehensive scope of the branded communications ecosystem

 

Dubai Lynx, MENA’s leading platform for creative excellence and effectiveness, has announced 11 industry experts who will lead the 2024 Juries.

 

The 11 industry experts from nine different markets, representing the breadth of the branded communications ecosystem including creative agencies, independent agencies, and brands, will convene in Dubai alongside their respective juries to establish the benchmark for creative excellence across MENA.

 

Commenting on the Jury President line-up, Philip Thomas, Chairman, LIONS and Dubai Lynx, said: “We welcome a wonderfully talented group of experts for 2024, to recognise the best ideas shaping the landscape in this unique part of the world. We thank them for their individual perspectives, expertise and experience for the leadership they will bring to the very important task ahead of them.

 

Ian Fairservice, Vice Chairman, Dubai Lynx, added: “We’re thrilled to bring a breadth of voices and perspectives to the Jury rooms for Dubai Lynx 2024, featuring some truly remarkable creative leaders. We’re grateful to all of our 2024 Jurors for devoting their time and knowledge, and we can’t wait to see them in action in Dubai next year.

 

The 2024 Dubai Lynx Jury Presidents have been announced as follows:

 

 

Brand Experience & Activation and Creative Commerce:
Rafael Rizuto, Chief Creative Officer, Dentsu Creative, US and Hispanic LATAM

Creative Effectiveness and Creative Strategy:
Bertille Toledano, President, BETC Paris, France

Design and Industry Craft:
Rajdeepak Das, CEO and Chief Creative Officer of Leo Burnett and Chairman, Creative Council, Publicis Groupe, South Asia

Digital and Social & Influencer:
Anna Qvennerstedt, Global Chief Creative Officer, Forsman & Bodenfors, Global

Direct and Outdoor:
Nkgabiseng Motau, Co-Founder / Chief Creative Officer, Think Creative Africa, Africa

Entertainment:
Ana Balarin, Chief Creative Officer, Wieden+Kennedy, UK

Film Craft:
Pierre Nelwan, Managing Director, Media.Monks, the Netherlands

Film, Print & Publishing, Radio & Audio, Integrated, Glass: The Award for Change and Grand Prix for Good:
Gabriel Schmitt, Global Chief Creative Officer, Grey, Global

Healthcare:
Rohini Miglani, Vice President, Procter & Gamble International Operational SA SG, Asia/India/MEA

Media:
Enyi Nwosu, Chief Strategy Officer, UM London, UK

PR:
Anthony Chelvanathan, Chief Creative Officer, Canada

 

The Festival will take place on Tuesday 5 March 2024 followed by the Awards Ceremony & Dinner taking place on Wednesday 6 March 2024.

 

Entries into Dubai Lynx are being accepted until 25 January 2024. Click here for further information on the awards.

 

 

Motivate Val Morgan is the official representative of Dubai Lynx Festival in the UAE

Dubai Lynx Announces 2023 Jury Presidents Line-up

The 2023 Jury Presidents line-up includes ten global experts who will lead the juries to award outstanding creativity in branded communications across MENA

 

Dubai Lynx, MENA’s premier Festival and Awards for creative excellence in branded communications, has announced the ten industry experts who will lead the 2023 juries.

 

The Jury Presidents will judge work entered across 21 different categories, including the newly launched Creative Commerce Lynx.

 

About the Jury Presidents, Philip Thomas, Chairman LIONS and Dubai Lynx, said, “We’re delighted to announce a host of renowned international talent to the Jury President line-up for Dubai Lynx 2023, featuring some truly remarkable creative leaders. Our Jury Presidents will bring their talent and prowess to ensure the Dubai Lynx Awards set the creative standard for the MENA region, as well as setting the future agenda. We look forward to seeing the body of work that will emerge following their discussions next year.”

 

2023 Dubai Lynx Jury Presidents include:

Brand Experience & Activation, Creative Commerce, Direct and Outdoor
Vicki Maguire – Chief Creative Officer, Havas London, UK


Creative Effectiveness and Creative Strategy

Anna Vogt, Chief Strategy Officer, VMLY&R London, UK


Design and Industry Craft

Sbu Sitole, Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer, The Odd Number, South Africa


Digital Craft, Mobile and Social & Influencer
Zoha Zoya, Group Creative Director, Head of Experience Design, R/GA, EMEA


Entertainment
Amani Duncan, CEO, BBH, USA


Film Craft

Rajay Singh, Film Director & Founder, Directors Think Tank, South East Asia


Film, Print & Publishing and Radio & Audio
Gustavo Lauria, Chief Creative Officer, We Believers, USA


Healthcare
Bernardo Romero, Maker, Klick Health, Canada


Media
Kate Ivory, Agency Partner, Head of Strategy, OMD EMEA, EMEA


PR

Tom Beckman, Global Chief Creative Officer, Weber Shandwick, Global

 

Entries into Dubai Lynx are being accepted until Thursday 2 February 2023. Click here for further information on the awards.

 

Motivate Val Morgan is the official representative of Dubai Lynx Festival in the UAE