The world of advertising thrives on creativity, but it’s brand strategy that gives it direction. In an industry first, DDB Mudra Group has partnered with WARCto host Portfolio Evening: Strategy Edition on November 26, 2025 in Mumbai. Open to individuals with 0-5 years of experience, this first-of-its-kind platform for strategy talent is accepting registrations until November 15, 2025.
The inaugural Portfolio Evening: Strategy Edition 2025 brings together upcoming brand strategists and renowned strategy agency leaders — experts who have shaped some of India’s iconic brands — serving as jurors. Each participant will present their work in 20-minute sessions to two jurors, who will provide direct feedback. The winner will receive exclusive access to WARC’s sought-after thought leadership, ‘Creative Impact Unpacked from Cannes,’ extending the program’s learning beyond the competition.
Interested participants can register by filling out the form here. After registration, applicants will be required to submit two pieces of work — either from their existing portfolio or developed in response to provided briefs — showcasing their ability to define problems, spot consumer insights, and craft strategic recommendations.
The evening will also mark the launch of WARC’s Future of Strategy 2025 report for the first time in India. The report maps the evolving role of strategic planning in an AI-driven, rapidly fragmenting media landscape, offering critical insights that are shaping how the world’s leading agencies and brands approach strategy.
Jury Panel:
1. Aditi Patwardhan, Former CSO, Sideways Consulting
2. Amitesh Rao, CEO – South Asia, Leo
3. Anirban Mozumdar, CSO, TBWA\ India
4. Dheeraj Sinha, Group CEO – India and South Asia, FCB
5. Ekta Relan, CSO, L&K Saatchi & Saatchi
6. Ganapathy Balagopalan, Deputy CSO, Ogilvy India
7. Geetanjali Bhattacharji, Founder, Glassbox Ventures
8. Jitender Dabas, CEO, Cheil X
9. Kawal Shoor, Planner & Founding Partner, The Womb
10. Kirti Meera Sharad, SVP- Planning, BBDO India
11. Mehak Jaini, Global Brand Equity Lead – Personal Care, Godrej Consumer Products
12. Menaka Menon, President & Managing Partner – Growth and Strategy, DDB Mudra Group
13. Noor Samra, National Planning Director, FCB Interface
14. Prem Narayan, CSO, Ogilvy India
15. Rajesh Sharma, National Planning Director, McCann Worldgroup
16. S Subramanyeswar, Group CEO – India & CSO – APAC, MullenLowe Lintas Group
17. Sabiha Khan, Head of Strategy – Digital Experience, Dentsu Creative
18. Sanchari Chakravarty, SVP & Head of Strategy, 22feet Tribal Worldwide
19. T Gangadhar, Co-founder, ZeroFifty Mediaworks
20. Toru Jhaveri, Founder & Strategy Lead, The Stuff of Life
