Presents
A distinction reserved for the leaders, brands and ideas shaping business growth, consumer behaviour and market influence in modern India.
The CMO Honour Roll 2026 is India's definitive recognition of marketing leadership, celebrating the minds and brands that are redefining the boundaries of consumer engagement, market influence, and business growth.
Brought to you by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), this prestigious initiative shines a spotlight on Chief Marketing Officers and marketing pioneers who have demonstrated exceptional resilience, agility, and vision in a fast-evolving digital landscape.
Join us on 11th February 2027 at The Leela Bhartiya City in Bengaluru, as we honor the creative strategists who are steering India's most successful marketing campaigns and shaping the future of brand storytelling.
It is guided by five principles
Recognising India's most accomplished marketing leaders individuals whose leadership has influenced brands, categories, businesses and consumer behaviour at scale. No applications. No nominations. Only distinction earned through demonstrated impact.
Celebrating the next generation of marketing leaders shaping the future of brand growth, customer engagement and modern marketing practice. Open to emerging leaders who have demonstrated exceptional business impact and leadership potential.
Recognising brands that have achieved exceptional market relevance through strategic brand building, measurable outcomes and sustained consumer influence. A deliberately selective recognition framework focused on significance rather than category proliferation.
A special jury distinction honouring campaigns that have generated meaningful public awareness and created measurable societal impact through communication, engagement and advocacy.
Because marketing leadership now shapes business outcomes.
The role of the modern CMO has fundamentally changed. In an environment defined by AI, evolving consumer expectations, fragmented attention and accelerated digital adoption, marketing leaders are increasingly responsible for shaping enterprise growth and competitive advantage. The CMO Honour Roll acknowledges those whose influence extends beyond brand visibility. These are leaders whose decisions have:
The Honour Roll seeks individuals who demonstrate:
A clear contribution to commercial growth, market expansion and long-term value creation.
Demonstrable links between marketing strategy and measurable outcomes.
The ability to build relevance across both digital and physical consumer ecosystems.
The strategic adoption of technology, data and emerging capabilities to create competitive advantage.
The ability to shape conversations, categories and consumer behaviour beyond a single campaign cycle.
The CMO Honour Roll has been designed as a curated industry distinction rather than a volume-driven awards programme.
The CMO Honour Roll is open to Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs), marketing leaders and organisations across:
At the heart of the evaluation is one question:
Nominees should demonstrate measurable contribution, influence and results during the evaluation period. Self-nominations and peer nominations are welcome.