MUMBAI, INDIA — 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 WARC to 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:
Aditi Patwardhan, Former CSO, Sideways Consulting
Amitesh Rao, CEO – South Asia, Leo
Anirban Mozumdar, CSO, TBWA\ India
Dheeraj Sinha, Group CEO – India and South Asia, FCB
Ekta Relan, CSO, L&K Saatchi & Saatchi
Ganapathy Balagopalan, Deputy CSO, Ogilvy India
Geetanjali Bhattacharji, Founder, Glassbox Ventures
Jitender Dabas, CEO, Cheil X
Kawal Shoor, Planner & Founding Partner, The Womb
Kirti Meera Sharad, SVP – Planning, BBDO India
Mehak Jaini, Global Brand Equity Lead – Personal Care, Godrej Consumer Products
Menaka Menon, President & Managing Partner – Growth and Strategy, DDB Mudra Group
Noor Samra, National Planning Director, FCB Interface
Prem Narayan, CSO, Ogilvy India
Rajesh Sharma, National Planning Director, McCann Worldgroup
S Subramanyeswar, Group CEO – India & CSO – APAC, MullenLowe Lintas Group
Sabiha Khan, Head of Strategy – Digital Experience, Dentsu Creative
Sanchari Chakravarty, SVP & Head of Strategy, 22feet Tribal Worldwide
T Gangadhar, Co-founder, ZeroFifty Mediaworks
Toru Jhaveri, Founder & Strategy Lead, The Stuff of Life
