Spikes Asia announces 2025 Jury Presidents
(Pictured above: Gary Steele, CCO, DDB New Zealand, Aotearoa – Brand Experience & Activation, Creative Commerce Jury President and Declan Cahill, Managing Director, Exit Films, Aotearoa New Zealand – Film Craft Jury President)
Spikes Asia, APAC’s most prestigious and sought-after award for creativity and marketing effectiveness, has revealed its 2025 Jury President line-up. In-person judging will be held in Vietnam, in March 2025, and will culminate in the live Awards Ceremony in Singapore next April to set the benchmark for creative excellence in APAC.
The 2025 Jury President line-up sees representation across Australia, Mainland China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand, and for the first time, a Thailand-based agency.
Says Damisa Ongsiriwattana, CCO and founder, SOUR Bangkok, who will preside over the Entertainment, Gaming and Music Jury: “I am honoured to serve as the Jury President for Entertainment, Gaming, and Music at Spikes Asia this year. In a region as dynamic and diverse as Asia, the power of storytelling through entertainment, gaming, and music continues to break new ground. I look forward to working with the Jury to celebrate the exceptional creativity that pushes boundaries and connects with audiences in meaningful ways.”
The Spikes Asia 2025 Jury Presidents have been named as:
Brand Experience & Activation, Creative Commerce
Gary Steele, Chief Creative Officer, DDB New Zealand, Aotearoa New Zealand
Film Craft
Declan Cahill, Managing Director, Exit Films, Aotearoa New Zealand
Audio & Radio, Film, Print & Publishing
Ashish Chakravarty, Executive Director & India Head of Creative, McCann Worldgroup, India
Creative Data, Innovation
Julie Jihyun Kang, CEO and Managing Partner, Serviceplan Korea, South Korea
Creative Effectiveness, Creative Strategy
Lindsey Evans, Global Partner and CEO Special Australia, Special Group, Global
Design, Industry Craft
Kainaz Karmakar, Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy, India
Digital Craft, Social & Influencer
Kazuhiro Shimura, Group Creative Director, Dentsu Inc., Japan
Direct, Outdoor
Ronnie Wu, Chief Creative Officer, TBWA\China, Mainland China
Entertainment, Gaming, Music
Damisa Ongsiriwattana, Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder, SOUR Bangkok, Thailand
Healthcare
Shunsuke Kakinami, CEO and Creative Director, FOUR FEET Inc., Japan
Media
Helen McRae, Chief Growth and Marketing Officer, GroupM Asia Pacific, APAC
PR
Margaret Key, CEO, MSL APAC and Global Lead on Samsung, Publicis Groupe, Global
Commenting on the Jury President line-up, Mandy Neo, director, Spikes Asia, says: “We are thrilled to announce the esteemed Jury Presidents for Spikes Asia 2025. These creative leaders represent the best of the best in their respective fields, bringing a wealth of experience, vision, and passion to the judging process. Their leadership will ensure that the work celebrated at Spikes Asia reflects the highest standards of creativity and innovation in the region. As always, our goal is to showcase the incredible talent within Asia–Pacific and continue to inspire the next generation of creative thinkers and doers.”
Says Simon Cook, CEO, LIONS: “We’re excited to announce the Jury Presidents for Spikes Asia 2025. Each of these extraordinary leaders has pushed the boundaries of creativity and innovation within their fields, and we thank them for their individual perspectives, expertise and experience – and the leadership they will bring to the very important task ahead of them. Their vision and passion will ensure that Spikes Asia continues to be a platform that celebrates the very best work from across the region, inspiring and shaping the future of the creative industry in Asia–Pacific and beyond. We look forward to seeing them in action in Vietnam next year.”
Entries into Spikes Asia are being accepted until 28 January 2025. Further information on the Awards can be found at www.spikes.asia.