Cannes Lions has unveiled the distinguished panel who will serve as the 2025 Dan Wieden Titanium Lions Jury. The prestigious Titanium Lions will honour creativity, recognising work that challenges industry norms and redefines the creative landscape.
Judy John, Global Chief Creative Officer at Edelman, will lead the jury as its president. John, a creative leader, played a key role in Edelman’s historic win of a Titanium Lion in 2024 for “The Move to -15” on behalf of DP World, making Edelman the first legacy PR firm to receive this accolade.
“The Titanium Lions celebrate the boldest and most transformative ideas shaping our industry and the world,” said John. “As we navigate an era of unprecedented change, I’m honored to lead this jury of top creative minds to recognize work that redefines the power of creativity.”
The 2025 jury includes:
- Judy John | Global Chief Creative Officer, Edelman, Global (Jury President)
- Andisa Ntsubane | Managing Executive: Brand, Marketing and Communications Africa, Vodacom Group, Africa
- Ariana Stolarz | Global Chief Strategy Officer, Marketing, Accenture Song, Global
- Chaka Sobhani | President and Global Chief Creative Officer, DDB Worldwide, Global
- Hugo Veiga | Global Chief Creative Officer, AKQA, Global
- Javier Campopiano | Global Chief Creative Officer, McCann Worldgroup and McCann, Global
- Jonathan Mildenhall | Chief Marketing Officer, Rocket, USA
- Kentaro Kimura | International Chief Creative Officer, Hakuhodo Inc., Global
- Marco Venturelli | Global Chief Creative Officer and CEO, Leo, Global
- Pum Lefebure | Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Design Army, USA
Simon Cook, CEO of Cannes Lions, emphasized the significance of the Titanium Lions: “These awards represent the pinnacle of creative excellence, rewarding work that shifts perspectives and challenges the status quo. The 2025 Jury brings together world-class creative leaders with a proven track record of redefining the industry.”
The shortlisting and awarding jury line-ups will be announced soon. The Cannes Lions Awards submissions are open until April 10, 2025. More details, including entry kits, can be found at canneslions.com/awards.
