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TBWAGroup Singapore names Mandy Wong as new CEO
SINGAPORE: TBWAGroup Singapore has announced Mandy Wong as its new CEO, marking the latest chapter in a career that has steadily climbed the agency ladder.
Wong’s journey with TBWA reads like a masterclass in agency life. She joined the group in 2001 in Malaysia, working on Tourism Malaysia campaigns across the Asean region. By 2005, she had moved to Singapore, spearheading global accounts for Standard Chartered Bank and later taking on leadership roles with Airbnb, Caltex, and the Singapore Tourism Board.
Her rise has been steady and impressive: from senior account manager to account director, then global group account director, before stepping into managing partner in 2019, managing director in 2021, and finally president in 2022. Now, after nearly 21 years with the agency, Wong is at the helm, ready to steer TBWAGroup Singapore into its next era.
Known for her strategic vision and global experience, Wong brings a blend of creative savvy and business acumen to the role. Colleagues describe her as someone who balances big-picture thinking with an eye for detail – the perfect mix for leading an agency in a fast-evolving market.
As TBWA Singapore looks ahead, all eyes will be on Wong to see how she continues to fuse creativity, strategy, and innovation to keep the agency at the forefront of the region’s advertising scene.
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ABBY Awards 2026 names 3 jury chairs across digital, PR and publisher
Aditiya, Dharmaraj and Puri to lead key categories at Goafest 2026
MUMBAI: The Ad Club has announced the appointment of PG Aditiya, Deepshikha Dharmaraj and Pavita Puri as jury chairs for the Digital, PR and Publisher categories respectively at the ABBY Awards 2026, powered by The One Club and The One Show.
The awards are set to take place during Goafest 2026 from May 20 to 22 at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, bringing together some of the biggest names in advertising and marketing.
PG Aditiya, founder and CCO at Talented, will chair the Digital jury. A former chief creative officer at Dentsu Webchutney, he now leads Talented, an employee-owned independent agency known for its unconventional structure and award-winning work for brands such as Meta, Google, Britannia and Tanishq. The agency has also been recognised as a global ‘Best Place to Work’ by Campaign magazine for two consecutive years.
In the PR category, Deepshikha Dharmaraj, CEO at Burson Group India, brings over three decades of experience in public relations and integrated communications. She oversees multiple entities including Burson Genesis, GCI Health India and Hill & Knowlton India. Known for her strategic counsel and leadership, Dharmaraj has also served as president of industry bodies such as PRCAI and PAFI, and has been a jury member at global platforms including Cannes PR Lions and D&AD Awards.
Pavita Puri, chief brand and marketing officer at The Indian Express Group, will chair the Publisher category. With over 15 years of leadership experience, she has been instrumental in driving the group’s transition into a digital-first media powerhouse, overseeing brands such as The Indian Express, Financial Express, Loksatta and Jansatta. Her earlier stints in advertising include roles at Rediffusion and Lowe India, where she handled marquee clients across sectors.
The appointments reflect a strong mix of creative, communications and media expertise, underscoring the awards’ focus on recognising excellence across evolving industry segments.
As the industry gears up for Goafest, the ABBY Awards 2026 promise to spotlight standout work, with seasoned leaders at the helm of jury deliberations shaping the benchmark for creative excellence.
