Anupriya Acharya, CEO of Publicis Groupe South Asia, commands nearly three decades of excellence in media and advertising across India and Southeast Asia.

A seasoned leader with 20 years in CXO roles across WPP, Aegis Media, and Publicis, she is an active industry influencer and has held two terms between 2020-2022 as President, Advertising Agencies Association of India – the apex trade body for advertising agencies in India.

A keen Jury lead on key domestic and international awards, Anupriya is also on the Board of BARC (Broadcast Audience Research Council), MMA (Mobile Marketing Association), ASCI (Advertising Standards Council of India), MRUC (Media Research Users Council), and an Independent Director on the DB Corp Board, India's leading newspaper group.

She has been recognised in the Fortune Magazine's Most Powerful Women in Business List for three consecutive years, Business Today's Most Powerful Women in Business List for 2023 & 2024 and is also a Forbes' W-Power Trailblazer.

An alumna of IIT Roorkee, she is a fitness enthusiast and a regular at high altitude adventure trips.