The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced its Shortlisting Jury for 2025, featuring a stellar lineup of experts from around the world—including prominent figures from India’s dynamic creative industry. These jurors will be instrumental in evaluating and celebrating the most exceptional creative work from across the globe.
Representing India on this year’s Shortlisting Jury are:
- Arnab Ray, Executive Creative Director, Landor (Industry Craft Lions)
- Prajato Guha Thakurta, Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer, MANJA (Direct Lions)
- Vivek Dubey, Director, Manjumaa (Film Craft Lions)
- Rajika Mittra, Managing Partner, Havas Play (Entertainment Lions)
- Neville Shah, Chief Creative Officer, FCB Kinnect (Brand Experience & Activation Lions)
- Arun Iyer, Co-Founder & Partner, Spring Marketing Capital (Creative Strategy Lions)
Their selection highlights India’s expanding footprint and growing influence on the global creative stage.
A Global Jury of Visionaries
In total, creative leaders from 79 countries have been selected to form this year’s Shortlisting Jury, showcasing the festival’s continued commitment to global diversity and excellence. Notably, 2025 sees first-time participation from jurors representing Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, and Mongolia—marking a historic moment for the festival.
“All our jurors are essential in shaping the work that sets the global standard at Cannes Lions,” said Simon Cook, CEO of LIONS. “This year, we’re witnessing unprecedented global engagement, with more markets and voices than ever before. I’m deeply grateful for the jurors’ dedication in curating the creative excellence that will define this year’s benchmark.”
The jury spans a wide range of disciplines and sectors, uniting to evaluate the submissions that will go on to receive the festival’s coveted recognition. The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity will be held from 16 to 20 June 2025.
Reflecting a More Inclusive Creative World
“The 2025 Shortlisting Jury embodies the truly global nature of creativity today,” added Marian Brannelly, Global Director of Awards at LIONS. “The inclusion of emerging markets like Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Iceland, and Mongolia speaks volumes about the growing creative momentum in these regions. We’re proud to welcome such diverse voices to the jury as we continue to evolve alongside the industry.”