GroupM Leaders Appointed to 2025 Cannes Lions Media Awarding Jury 

GroupM is proud to announce that two of its senior leaders from the APAC region have been appointed to the 2025 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity Media Lions jury, underscoring the strength of our global network and continued commitment to excellence in media and marketing. 

Aimee Buchanan, CEO of GroupM Australia & New Zealand, has been selected to join the Media Lions jury. Based in Sydney, Aimee leads GroupM’s operations across Australia and New Zealand, championing innovation and effectiveness for clients across the region. Her inclusion on the panel reflects her impact on the media landscape and her commitment to elevating the role of media in delivering business growth. 

Prasanth Kumar, CEO South Asia at GroupM Media India, will also serve on the Media Lions jury. Prasanth brings deep regional expertise and a strong track record of driving strategic outcomes for clients. His appointment celebrates the vibrant creativity and media excellence emerging from South Asia. 

These jury appointments reflect GroupM’s global leadership in media, data, and technology, and reinforce our role in shaping the future of the industry.  

GroupM is proud to have contributed to and share in the honor of WPP’s recognition as Most Creative Company of the Year at Cannes Lions 2024. In 2024, GroupM agencies amassed an impressive 90 Lions, marking a significant 53% increase in wins compared to the previous year. Mindshare won the Glass Lion Grand Prix with Unilever for a campaign tackling gender inequality, while Wavemaker took home a Titanium Lion for its work with DoorDash. EssenceMediacom contributed to Coca-Cola’s Brand of the Year title and secured a Grand Prix. The accolades reflect GroupM’s commitment to innovation, impactful storytelling, and excellence across its agencies, solidifying its position as a global leader in media and creativity.  

This year’s festival will be held in the south of France from June 16-20. Find out more about WPP at Cannes Lions and WPP and GroupM Future of Media Day here. For more information about jury appointments for the 2025 Cannes Lions, visit CannesLions.com.