NEW DELHI: In a historic move, the ANDY Awards has named Raj Kamble, Founder & CCO of Famous Innovations, as the Asia Chair for the 2026 ANDYs Regionals.
This marks the first time an Indian has been appointed as a Regional Chair at the prestigious awards.
Kamble will join a distinguished slate of global Regional Chairs, including:
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Yaa Boateng – CCO & Managing Director, The Storytellers (Africa)
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Youri Guerassimov – Co-CCO & CEO, Marcel (Europe)
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Josefina Casellas – VP ECD & General Manager SS LATAM, R/GA (LATAM)
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Emma Robbins – CCO, M&C Saatchi (Pacific)
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Federico Fanti – Regional CCO, FP7 McCann (SWANA)
The ANDYs Regionals provide a unique gateway to the global stage. Unlike traditional award shows, entry into the ANDYs Regionals is free, with fees applicable only if the work is shortlisted for the Global Awards.
The program is also regarded as one of the strongest predictors of international success — with 90% of ANDYs-winning ideas going on to win at Cannes Lions, D&AD, The One Show, Clios and other major shows.
Reacting to his appointment, Kamble said:
“I’m thrilled to be chairing the Asia Jury at this year’s ANDY Awards Regionals. The ANDYs have always stood for fearless creativity and bold ideas. With 90% of this jury having served as Jury Presidents at shows like Cannes Lions, D&AD and The One Show, we have the chance to not only recognize but also advocate for groundbreaking work from Asia. Let’s push creative boundaries together and make waves on the global stage.”
The ANDYs’ Evolution
The ANDY Awards continue to reinforce their commitment to creativity, innovation, and effectiveness. By turning jurors into advocates, the program ensures that winning work is not only recognized regionally but also gains momentum to shine on the world’s biggest creative stages.
