e4m Digital 40Under40 Awards to honour the great minds powering India’s digital future

The e4m Digital 40Under40 Awards is back with their third edition this year! The upcoming edition of the awards is set to take place on December 17 in Mumbai, bringing together some of the sharpest and influential minds from the digital ecosystem.

e4m Digital 40Under40 Awards aim to recognise and celebrate marketers and game-changers aged 40 years and under for their innovative contributions to the industry. It has grown into a respected benchmark for recognising individuals who are shaping the future of the digital world through innovation, leadership and impact. The list includes advertisers to investors in the digital domain to agencies, ad tech companies and platforms.

The e4m Digital 40 Under 40 Awards honours thought leaders who stand out as true master crafters, enablers and digital wizards in the competitive market today. The awards showcase the leadership and pathbreaking work of professionals who have consistently demonstrated depth of thinking, strategic clarity and the ability to deliver results in the fast-evolving digital landscape.

Aimed at celebrating marketers and industry game-changers aged 40 and under, the awards recognise those who have made path-breaking contributions across domains such as digital marketing, media, technology, content, data and innovation. The initiative highlights excellence and encourages the next generation of leaders who are redefining the digital economy. 

This year, the Jury Chair was Hemant Malik, Executive Director, Divisional Chief Executive- Foods Division, ITC Limited. Expressing excitement on being at the helm of the Jury Board, Malik said, "It’s my privilege to chair this year’s jury for ‘Digital 40 under 40’ (a platform that widely recognizes and celebrates the thought leaders driving the digital revolution) and I look forward to insightful discussions with the jury as we evaluate the incredible young talent of India and to also learn more about cutting-edge innovation happening across the marketing world. Digital marketing is the engine driving the future of every brand, creating experiences that are not just targeted but truly memorable. I am looking forward to witnessing the powerful fusion of creativity, technology and AI-driven intelligence because AI isn’t just a tool – it is redefining the future of how brands think, create and connect in more human ways than ever before".