New York Festivals AME Awards has chosen its 31^st grand jury to appalud advertising and marketing effectiveness. The world-class panel of strategic leaders will be looking for the year’s most innovative and results-driven campaigns to determine the 2025 AME Shortlist.

The AME Grand Jury represents over 30 countries, from five regions across the globe: Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa, and North America, highlighting the AME Awards’ global reach and diverse perspective. It includes curated chief strategy officers, CEOs, creative chairmen, ccos, managing directors, strategy directors, and other influential creative leaders known for trailblazing approaches and proven ability to deliver effective solutions.

2025 AME Grand Jury Asia Pacific Members to date are:

• Sandipan Bhattacharyya, Chief Creative Officer, South Asia & Managing Director, India, GREY Worldwide, India
• Justin Choi, EVP, SOUNDWAVE, South Korea
• Chloe Fair, Client Services Director, Asia, Virtue, Singapore
• Lance Francisco, Senior Design Manager, Brand Experience, PepsiCo, China
• Jeffry Gamble, Chief Creative Officer, Dentsu Creative, Hong Kong, China
• Shaziya Khan, Insight Chaser & Brand Communication Strategist, Independent, India
• Sue Kipling, Executive Strategy Director, YoungShand, New Zealand
• Lulu Lu, Chief Creative Officer, VML, Taiwan
• Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer, Medulla Communications, India
• Andreas Moellmann, Independent Brand & Marketing Consultant, Future Inc., Thailand
• Bethany Omeri, Head of Strategy, Special, New Zealand
• Hyunwoo Park, CEO, INNORED, South Korea
• Dr Candice O’Sullivan, Managing Director & Head of Strategy & Planning, Wellmark, Australia
• Amy Pollok, Group Strategy Director, FCB Aotearoa, New Zealand
• Belynda Sim, Head of Strategy, Asia, GUT, Singapore
• Arun Sharma, Chief Marketing Officer, Pramerica Life Insurance, India
• Shingo Suzuki, Brand Marketing Director, Moomoo Securities, Japan
• John Thangaraj, Chief Strategy Officer, Havas Creative Network, India
• Huiwen Tow, Head of Strategy, APAC, Virtue, Singapore
• Dissara Udomdej, Chief Creative Officer & Founder, Yell Advertising, Thailand
• Martin Bassot, Group Planning Director / Deputy Head of Planning @ Colenso BBDO, New Zealand

View the global 2025 AME Awards Grand Jury to date.

“We’re beyond excited to welcome this powerhouse jury to the 2025 AME Awards, recognized globally, they bring a wealth of industry experience to the jury panel, having consistently delivered creative and effective solutions throughout their careers. Their diverse strategic expertise, combined with a commitment to excellence, guarantees that the most innovative, result-driven campaigns will earn the recognition they deserve,” stated Gayle Seminara Mandel, VP, executive director, AME Awards.

The results of the 2025 AME Grand Jury sessions will be published in the annual AME Report, a ranking that highlights the top-performing agencies and brands from 35+ countries. View the 2024 AME Report.

The final deadline to enter the 2025 AME Awards competition is June 15, 2025. Find everything you need to know to enter here.