Nikhil Rao, Chief Marketing Officer at Mars Wrigley India, and Abhimanyu Khedkar, Managing Partner at Leo Burnett India, have been appointed as jury members for the WARC Awards Asia-Pacific 2025, representing India.
The jury includes industry experts from brands like Budweiser, Kraft Heinz, and Standard Chartered, as well as agencies such as Dentsu and Ogilvy. Matt Che, CMO of Budweiser APAC, serves as the jury chair.
The jury will evaluate entries across 12 categories, including Brand Purpose and Customer Experience, awarding – Gold, Silver, and Bronze accolades. The regional jury chairs will also confer the prestigious Grands Prix. John Bizzell, WARC Awards Lead, emphasized the expertise and cultural insight the jury brings to the selection process.