Thank you for visiting this page. We are now embarking on the second and final phase of the process of selection of the IMPACT Person of the Year 2013. We had sent out a request last month inviting nominations. On the basis of the responses received, we now have the following 7 nominees. We would like you to choose 3 nominees who you think have made the maximum impact in calendar year 2013. A little background: Every year, the IMPACT Person of the Year award is presented to one person or group of people chosen by his/her/their peers in the industry for having made maximum impact in the domain of media, advertising and marketing. In the inaugural year in 2005, Mr. Peter Mukerjea (then, CEO of Star India was awarded). In 2006, it was Mr. Rajdeep Sardesai (of IBN network). In 2007, Mr. Vijay Mallya (of Kingfisher) was awarded IPOY 2007 and in 2008, it was Mr Lalit Modi who was the IMPACT Person of the Year. In 2008, based on reader feedback, we also had an IMPACT Person of the Year (Editorial Choice) which was awarded to Mr. Raghav Bahl (of Network 18). The IMPACT Person of the Year 2009 was awarded to Mr. Rajesh Kamat (of Colors) and in 2010 to Mr. Uday Shankar (of Star). In 2011, it was awarded to Mr Agnello Dias (of Taproot), while Ms. Ambika Soni (MP and former I&B; Minister) was the IMPACT Person of the Year in 2012. The IMPACT Person of the Year 2013 award will be presented at a glittering ceremony in Mumbai on December 6, 2013. Note: Complete confidentiality is assured. Your nominations will be kept confidential. Only Research Partner IMRB International will know who you have voted for. The IMPACT team will only be given names of people whose votes came in along with the final tally. The last date for voting is November 22, 2023 - Teams IMPACT and IMRB International

Q Who according to you should be the IMPACT Person of the year 2013? Please select three nominees and rank them in order of your preference giving your top choice as Rank 1. While ranking the nominees, please keep the following parameters in mind: 1. The ‘influence’, ‘contributions’ and ‘industry recognition’ of the person, more than ‘popularity’ 2. Driving growth for his company 3. Contribution to industry bodies 4. Practices adopted that might have far reaching effect on his company/industry in future 5. Ability to retain top management team 6. Personal leadership quotient 1 Mr. CVL Srinivas Under CVL Srinivas’ leadership, GroupM India has won new businesses and launched several initiatives in digital, content, experiential marketing and analytics. Know more Rank 1 2 3 2 Mr. Bharat Patel / Mr. Hemant Bakshi During their respective tenures, Bharat Patel and Hemant Bakshi have honed the reputation of the ISA as a credible, pro-active body working for a better environment in the industry. Know more Rank 1 2 3 3 Mr. Punit Goenka Under Punit Goenka’s leadership, the Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) network has successfully established a global presence. He also played a crucial role in the industry’s paradigm shift towards digitization and setting up BARC. Know more Rank 1 2 3 4 Mr. Rahul Sharma Helmed the transformation of the 13-year-old start-up Micromax Informatics from a supplier of parts to Nokia to being one of the most consumed mobile and tablet brands in India. Know more Rank 1 2 3 5 Mr. Rajan Anandan Worked relentlessly to build Google’s search business and the online video platform YouTube. He also drives the brand’s impetus on mobile as a marketing platform and has built a strong Team Google India. Know more   Rank 1 2 3 6 Mr. Sameer Suneja Sameer Suneja, the first non-Italian Global CEO of Italian confectionery giant Perfetti Van Melle, is credited with the brand’s high growth in India, along with innovative product positioning and cutting-edge ad campaigns. Know more   Rank 1 2 3 7 Mr. Vineet Jain Vineet Jain has transformed the Times Group into a highly regarded media conglomerate, with substantial properties in print, radio, television, digital and new media. He is the group’s chief strategist, marketing visionary and content architect. Know more   Rank 1 2 3 in alphabetical order of their first names Your Email id

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