Kunal Lalani named Chairman of AAAI's North Chapter; Santosh Kumar named Co-Chair

Kunal Lalani is Managing Director of The Crayons Network and Santosh Kumar is COO of Innocean Worldwide Communications

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Published: Oct 24, 2026 12:22 PM  | 1 min read
Kunal Lalani and Santosh Kumar Lead AAAI's North India Chapter
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  • The Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) has established a North India Chapter, appointing Kunal Lalani as Chairman and Santosh Kumar as Co-Chair.
  • Dr. Sandeep Goyal, President of AAAI, emphasized the chapter's role in enhancing regional engagement and local leadership.
  • Kunal Lalani expressed a commitment to fostering collaboration and innovation among agencies while addressing the specific needs of the North Indian market.
  • Santosh Kumar highlighted the chapter's goal of nurturing regional talent and aligning local insights with national industry standards.

The Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) has appointed Kunal Lalani, Managing Director of The Crayons Network, as the Chairman of its newly formed North India Chapter.

Santosh Kumar, COO of Innocean Worldwide Communications, has been named Co-Chair of the chapter.

"The launch of the North India Chapter reflects AAAI’s commitment to deepening regional engagement and strengthening local leadership," said Dr. Sandeep Goyal, President, AAAI. "With Kunal’s strategic vision and Santosh’s digital transformation expertise, the chapter is well positioned to drive collaboration, innovation, and professional development across the region."

"It is an honour to lead the North India Chapter," said Kunal Lalani. "Our focus will be on creating opportunities for agencies to learn, collaborate, and innovate, while addressing the unique dynamics of the North market."

"North India is a home to some of the most dynamic advertisers and advertising agencies. Through this chapter, we aim to to bring agency leaders together, nurture regional talent  and ensure the region's insights shape national industry standards", added Kunal Lalani.

"I look forward to working with Kunal and the industry to build a vibrant ecosystem for agencies in the North," said Santosh Kumar. "Together, we aim to deliver programs that strengthen talent, creativity, and business growth.

Published On: Oct 24, 2026 12:22 PM