The much-anticipated Global Experiential CMO Awards 2024 took center stage on 18th September at the Grand Hyatt Dubai, recognizing the industry’s most influential and innovative marketing heads. Organised by Eventfaqs Media, presented by Tribes Communication, and powered by Eva Live Middle East and Midas Events, the awards marked a milestone in honouring marketing excellence across industries that have reshaped customer experiences.
Held as part of the Experiential Planner Expo (EPEX), the Global Experiential CMO Awards aimed to celebrate the visionary marketing leaders who have demonstrated exemplary creativity and data-driven strategies, significantly elevating brand narratives and customer engagement.
Global Experiential CMO Awards Winners are:
| Full Name | Designation | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Aditi Khare | Head of PR & Communication | Symbiosis Dubai, Ministry of Education |
| Anup Kondakundi | Global Head – Marketing Strategy & Brand Transformation | Ajmal Perfumes |
| Benazir Poonawala | Senior Vice President, Head of Marketing & Customer Experience | Mashreq |
| Grishma Apte | General Manager | myAlfred |
| Harjyot Oberoi | Head of Marketing | Khaleej Times |
| Insiya Shahna | Sr Marketing Manager | Sharaf DG |
| Ketaki Shah | Head of Marketing | Citymax Hotels & Foodmark (Landmark Group) |
| Mohammad Jundi | Network Sales Director | Channel 4 Radio Network |
| Nazneen Shabir | Marketing Controller | Wipro Yardley FZE |
| Samantha Brett | Marketing Head | Instax, Fujifilm Middle East |
| Santrupta Padhi | Chief Media Specialist | RTA (Outsourced) |
| Anindya Khare | Head of Marketing | Zee Media Corporation |
| Kapila Sethi Kad | Director – Marketing | William Grant & Sons |
| Peeyush Bachlaus | Chief Marketing Officer | HIL (CK Birla Group) |
| Shantanu Banerjee | General Manager – Marcom | Dollar Industries |
| Jaswinder Singh Sodhi | Head-Customers, Digital & Marketing, Wealth & Personal Banking | HSBC India |
The awards ceremony was graced by several prominent figures in the marketing and experiential sectors. Notable presentations were made by Deepak Chaudhary, Managing Director, EVENTFAQS Media and EVA Live; Sanjay Shukla, CEO of The Max, A Tribes Venture; Rahul Kakkar, CEO of Ignite, A Tribes Venture, and Karishma Hundalini, Director of Pow Wow Marketing / EPEX.
Marketing leaders who made an extraordinary impact on their respective industries in 2023-2024 were honored for their exceptional contributions. Each awardee demonstrated innovation, driving brand growth through impactful experiential marketing campaigns. The rigorous nomination process, informed by editorial research and industry recommendations, highlighted the best and brightest in the field.
The night saw a convergence of minds pushing the boundaries of marketing innovation. Award recipients represented various industries and demonstrated creative prowess in reshaping how brands interact with customers in a post-pandemic world.
With experiential marketing becoming a pivotal part of customer engagement, these leaders were recognized for their ability to blend creativity with data-driven insights, delivering immersive experiences that left lasting impressions.
