The India Chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA) has announced the election of its new leadership team aimed at advancing the standards of marketing and communications within the industry. 

Abhishek Karnani has been elected as the new president, with Jaideep Gandhi serving as vice president.

The newly formed leadership team includes:

• Hon. secretary: Nandini Dias, independent advisor
• Hon. treasurer: Janak Sarda, CEO, Blue Logic Technologies and BFF Foods India
• Immediate past president: Avinash Pandey, former CEO, ABP Network

The newly elected managing committee members are:

• Srinivasan K Swamy, executive group chairman, R K Swamy Hansa
• M. V. Shreyams Kumar, managing director, Mathrubhumi
• Prasanth Kumar, CEO - South Asia, GroupM
• Neha Barjatya, marketing director for platforms and devices, Google India 
• Rana Barua, group CEO - Havas India, SEA and North Asia (Japan and South Korea)

The names of co-opted and invited members will be announced following the upcoming managing committee meeting.

Karnani said, "It is my privilege to lead what is arguably the most active industry Association of its kind in India. The IAA will continue to be the gold standard in marketing excellence, creative excellence, sustainability, and gender equality. We will shine a light on the latest technological advances and address any issues affecting the marcom industry. This year, we will also focus on skilling our young generation and will take up societal causes to demonstrate that communication is truly a force for good."