Samira Ansari, chief creative officer of Grey United States, will serve as jury president for the 47th AWARD Awards.
Ansari is an internationally awarded creative leader with a career spanning categories and some of the world’s most recognised brands. She leads the agency’s creative vision, delivering work that resonates with audiences globally.
Mandie van der Merwe, chair of AWARD, said: “Samira brings a rare combination of global perspective and deep craft expertise, and a clear point of view on what great work looks like.
“AWARD is known for the rigour of its judging, and having someone of her calibre leading the jury ensures the work awarded this year genuinely reflects the standard we set as a region.”
Ansari recently returned to Grey after two years as chief creative officer of Ogilvy New York, where she drove new business and raised the agency’s international standing.
During her tenure, Ogilvy New York ranked No. 3 at Cannes Lions 2024, contributing to Ogilvy’s Network of the Year win, and delivered Coca-Cola’s first Grand Prix in a decade with Recycle Me.
Samira’s portfolio includes work for brands such as Michelob Ultra, the NBA and Microsoft, including the Sports Emmy-winning McEnroe vs. McEnroe, with accolades from Cannes Lions, D&AD, Effies and Clios.
Ansari said: “It’s an honour to be coming back to Australia as Jury President for the AWARD Awards. The region has long been a force in creativity, and the work continues to raise the bar.”
