TLDR: The initial jury roster for the ‘Marketing Technology Awards 2025’ has been announced, featuring prominent industry leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region. These awards, part of the ‘What’s NEXT in Marketing 2025’ series, aim to recognize excellence and innovation in marketing technology.
Singapore, July 9, 2025 – The highly anticipated ‘Marketing Technology Awards 2025’ has officially revealed its first esteemed lineup of jury members. This prestigious panel comprises top industry leaders from global and regional brands across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, bringing a wealth of diverse experience and deep industry knowledge to the rigorous evaluation process. The awards are a key component of the ‘What’s NEXT in Marketing 2025’ series, which is making significant waves across key APAC markets including Singapore, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
The initial roster of confirmed jury members showcases a strong representation of marketing and technology expertise. Notable names include Dibin Raj, Vice President, Marketing Technology and Operations at Broadridge; Prashant Sukhwani, VP Marketing at Burger King India; and Ruchira Jaitly, Chief Marketing Officer at Diageo India. Also joining the panel are Rebecca Newton, Chief Marketing Officer & Director of Category at eBay – Australia; Bea Bravo, Head, Marketing – Verticals and Brand at Grab; and Roj Tirona, Country Marketing Lead at HBO Max Philippines. Further strengthening the jury are Anjali Saroj Kalia, AVP, Digital Excellence at IHH Healthcare; Michelle Lei Fang, Chief Experience Officer, Asia at Manulife; Ilona-Jade Errington, Consumer Marketing Director at Mastercard Singapore; Jayss Rajoo, Director of Marketing and Food Innovation at Pizza Hut Singapore; and Desmond (Chai Xuan) Seow, Head of Marketing, APAC at The Body Shop.
This diverse and accomplished panel is tasked with thoroughly assessing entries across 58 carefully curated award categories. The judging process emphasizes impartiality, with judges recusing themselves from any entries that pose a conflict of interest, ensuring transparency and fairness. The awards aim to celebrate innovation, creativity, and marketing excellence, honoring the trailblazers who are transforming the marketing industry through cutting-edge technology.
Judging criteria vary by category, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation. For ‘Brand Collaboration Categories,’ emphasis is placed on Results (50%), followed by Tech Implementation (30%), Objective (10%), and Tech Selection Process (10%). ‘Martech Categories’ prioritize Case Studies (45%), Innovation (30%), and Tech Capabilities (25%). For ‘Industry Leaders,’ Business Contributions (40%) and Leadership (40%) are key, alongside Industry Influence (20%). ‘Team Categories’ focus on Team Performance (40%), Team Culture (30%), and Business Innovation (30%).
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The highest honors, ‘MARTECH OF THE YEAR,’ ‘BRAND OF THE YEAR,’ and ‘AGENCY OF THE YEAR,’ will be presented to the most outstanding entries across all categories, alongside Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards. Companies and individuals looking to participate have until October 15, 2025, to submit their entries, with detailed guidelines available in the Nomination Kit.
