Alok Gadkar
- Chief Executive Officer & Chief Creative Officer
- United Arab Emirates
- Member since 2011
Hey, reality checks aren’t all that bad
The dream was to be on the NBA. The reality check was very tall opponents.
Quickly pivoted to earning a BFA with honours.
Set me on my way to a break in DDB, Mumbai. Followed by stints at Leo Burnett, Mumbai and regional creative powerhouse Enterprise Nexus. Chanced on handling prestige national brands. Got a taste for advertising awards.
Went on to represent Lowe, Asia as one of the youngest creatives at Cannes Lions on an invitation by the great Adrian Holmes. Then more adventure beckoned.
Made a move to Dubai hotshop Partnership in 2003. Won my first One Show Silver Pencil. Followed by my first Gold & Silver Cannes Lion in the Health category. And them some 200 other awards at Cannes Lions, Clio Awards, Dubai Lynx, One Show, D&AD & more.
Earned recognition as one of the region’s Top 10 ECDs multiple times. With it came jury and speaker duties at all major award forums. And the rare honour of being invited to create the first-ever global campaign for the SA Federation for Mental Health in 2018.
Now the co-founder of Tuesday, handling dual duties as both CEO & CCO.
A keen investor in my own beliefs and businesses built on ideas that can make a difference.
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