Kunal Lalani, K Srinivas and Priyanka Chatterjee to head North, South & East
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AAAI launches regional chapters in North, South, and East India
AAAI announces first-ever Creative Council with Josy Paul as Head
The Council will create opportunities for collaboration, experimentation, mentorship and the exchange of ideas across disciplines and generations
AAAI announces a new-look, more diverse Board for 2026–27
The broader representation is intended to strengthen collaboration across the industry
What should be Dr. Sandeep Goyal’s agenda as AAAI President?
Guest Column: Pradeep Menon M, Co-founder, Head - Branding & Strategy, of Blackswan (India) Ideations, writes Dr Sandeep Goyal as AAAI president has e...
Goyal has the baton. Now he has to run with it
Goyal is the quintessential advertising maverick and understands advertising, entrepreneurship, technology and AI
Gopakumar R Nair appointed Secretary General of AAAI
Nair has over 35 years of experience in the advertising and media industry
AAAI’s BARC pick sparks debate: Should Srinivasan Swamy take on yet another key role?
Industry questions whether Srinivasan Swamy can take on another major responsibility, while calls grow for a younger, agile agency leader with a deep...
AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award: My final thoughts on the way forward
Dr Annurag Batra shares his suggestions that could make the award even more credible, transparent and meaningful in the years to come
Oldies clinging to power: Tanya Goyal on the AAAI showdown
Tanya Goyal explains why she chose to recuse herself from the selection committee before deliberations began, alleges systemic governance failures wit...
Ambi Parameswaran & Santosh Desai: More than worthy of AAAI Lifetime Achievement honour
Dr Annurag Batra writes about the industry veterans, as e4m has learnt that they are the leading contenders for the award
Why Dr. Sandeep Goyal merits AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award, & many more bigger accolades
Dr Annurag Batra writes why Dr. Sandeep Goyal’s remarkable journey as an adman, entrepreneur and industry voice merits the AAAI Lifetime Achievement A...
Tanya Goyal sends defamation notice to AAAI over Lifetime Achievement Award row
Advertising body accused of spreading ‘false and malicious’ allegations; legal notice seeks public apology, explanation and withdrawal of statements
AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award Row: Why governance matters more than the winner
A deep dive into - how did AAAI Lifetime Award process reach a stage where it has become a matter of public disagreement?
Selection of the AAAI Lifetime Achievement Awardee is process driven, without bias
The nomination form is sent to all members of AAAI seeking nomination after providing for a few weeks’ time to nominate
Transparency row: AAAI appoints independent auditor for Lifetime Achievement Award
The move comes days after e4m reported scrutiny over the award process following Tanya Goyal's recusal from the selection committee
Leadership Timeline
10 Updates
Oct 2026
Latest
Gopakumar R Nair — Secretary General (appointment)
Gopakumar R. Nair appointed as Secretary General of AAAI, taking over from Sudesh Kapoor.
Oct 2026
Gopakumar R Nair — Secretary General (appointment)
Gopakumar R Nair appointed Secretary General of AAAI.
Aug 2026
Srinivasan K Swamy — Executive Group Chairman (appointment)
Proposed appointment as AAAI nominee on the Board of Directors of BARC India.
Aug 2026
Srinivasan K Swamy — Executive Group Chairman (appointment)
Appointment as AAAI nominee on the Board of Directors of BARC India.
Jul 2026
Dr Sandeep Goyal — President (appointment)
AAAI announces a new-look Board for 2026–27.
Jul 2026
Dr Sandeep Goyal — President (appointment)
AAAI announces a new-look Board for 2026–27.
Oct 2023
Independent Auditor — Auditor (appointment)
AAAI appoints an independent auditor for the Lifetime Achievement Award selection process.
Oct 2023
Dr Sandeep Goyal — President (appointment)
Dr Sandeep Goyal has been appointed as the new president of the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI).
Oct 2023
Dr. Sandeep Goyal — President (appointment)
Dr. Sandeep Goyal has been elected as the new president of AAAI.
Oct 2023
Josy Paul — Head of Creative Council (appointment)
Josy Paul appointed as Head of the first-ever Creative Council by AAAI.
Campaigns, Awards & Events
AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award
Jun 2026
Award honoring outstanding professionals in the advertising industry.
AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award
Oct 2023
The controversy surrounding the AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award has raised questions about the credibility of...
AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award
Oct 2023
Award recognizing Dr. Sandeep Goyal for his contributions to the advertising industry.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Oct 2023
Honoring Ambi Parameswaran and Santosh Desai for their significant contributions to Indian advertising.
AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award
Oct 2023
An award recognizing significant contributions to the advertising profession.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Jul 2023
Controversy surrounding the selection process and allegations of defamation related to the award.
AI Insights
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Launch of Regional Chapters. AAAI has expanded its reach by launching regional chapters in North, South, and East India, which will facilitate localized collaboration and engagement within the advertising community.
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Establishment of Creative Council. The formation of the Creative Council under Josy Paul signifies AAAI's commitment to fostering innovation and mentorship in the advertising sector, encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration.
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Diverse Board Representation. The new, more diverse Board for 2026-27 reflects AAAI's intention to enhance collaboration and representation across the industry, addressing calls for broader inclusivity.
FAQs
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The regional chapters aim to enhance collaboration and engagement within the advertising community across different regions of India.
The Creative Council is headed by Josy Paul, focusing on collaboration, mentorship, and idea exchange.
The AAAI Board has been restructured to be more diverse, aiming to strengthen collaboration across the industry.
Gopakumar R Nair has been appointed as the Secretary General, bringing over 35 years of experience in the advertising and media industry.
Dr. Sandeep Goyal serves as the President of AAAI, with a focus on leveraging his experience from both the client and agency sides.
AI-assisted summary, reviewed by our newsroom
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AAAI has recently launched regional chapters across North, South, and East India, aiming to enhance collaboration within the advertising industry. Additionally, the organization has established its first-ever Creative Council, led by Josy Paul, to foster mentorship and idea exchange, while also unveiling a more diverse Board for 2026-27 to strengthen industry collaboration.
Key Executives
6 People
JP
Josy Paul
Head of Creative Council
DS
Dr. Sandeep Goyal
President
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Kunal Lalani
Head of North Chapter
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K Srinivas
Head of South Chapter
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Priyanka Chatterjee
Head of East Chapter
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Gopakumar R Nair
Secretary General