Powerhouse Jury for e4m D2C Awards 4.0 unveiled

The jury panel of the much-anticipated e4m D2C Awards 4.0 has been announced, comprising some of the most influential leaders and innovators in the industry. Known for its credibility, the awards serve as a platform to celebrate the exceptional growth and creativity within the direct-to-consumer ecosystem. With the unveiling of the jury, the stage is set for a transparent evaluation process, ensuring that the most deserving brands and campaigns stand out. The fourth edition of the awards will be held on September 3, 2025 in Gurugram.

The winners of the e4m D2C Awards will be honoured across five main categories, reflecting the depth and diversity of the D2C space. These categories have been carefully curated to highlight innovation, creativity, brand building, and impactful storytelling. Each recognition shines a spotlight on exceptional achievements and encourages other players in the ecosystem to raise the bar.

By acknowledging disruptive ideas and bold campaigns, the awards create a strong foundation for future growth in the sector. From recognising breakthrough campaigns to honouring brands that have excelled in performance and customer engagement, the awards define the outstanding work in the D2C landscape. With consumer behaviour evolving rapidly, the awards also highlight how brands are adapting with agility and creativity.

The jury members this year include Sanjay Mehta, Founder, 100X.VC; Arun Iyer, Founding Partner, Spring Marketing Capital; Nimisha Nagarsekar, Co-founder & Partner Investments, Sixth Sense Ventures; Devesh Papney, Principal – Asia, Unilever Ventures; Prayag Mohanty, Principal, Fireside Ventures; Pratik Gupta, Co-Founder, Zoo Media & FoxyMoron; Aditya Arora, CEO, FAAD Capital; Karan Taurani, Executive Vice President, Media, Retail, Consumer Discretionary & Internet), Elara Capital and Sachin Tagra, Managing Partner, JSW Ventures.

The other jury members include Piyush Goenka, Founder & Managing Partner, Prath Ventures; Archana Jahagirdar, Founder & Managing Partner, Rukam Capital; Pooja Shirali, VP,  DSG Consumer Brands; Shuchi Pandya, Principal, Fireside Ventures; Vinod Murali, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Alteria Capital; Atul Kumar, CEO- PW Online, Physics Wallah and Kapil Sharma, Director - Growth Business, Amazon Ads.