Vandana Jagwani appointed Chairperson for Singapore Media Awards (SMA) 2012

The Association of Accredited Advertising Agents Singapore has appointed Vandana Jagwani, General Manager of Mediacom Singapore, as Chairperson of the Singapore Media Awards 2012. The Singapore Media Awards is into its 8th year and remains the pinnacle event for the media industry, honouring creativity and innovation in 21 award categories.

Armed with more than 15 years of multi market experience in strategic marketing, brand and communications management, Jagwani (left) has been intimately involved with a range of industries across financial, retail, luxury, travel and non-profit organizations. She has held senior positions at Barclays Bank, WPP Group and the World Gold Council in the past.

“We live in a complex landscape of constantly evolving patterns of media consumption and reduced attention spans of consumers.”

“Today, the survival of a brand to rise above the noise, depends primarily on creativity and innovation. In such an environment 4As Singapore plays a strategic role in setting benchmarks for excellence in the media industry and recognizing talent. A true measure of performance, the SMA Awards honor compelling work and acknowledges the human spirit. I feel privileged to have been chosen to lead SMA 2012. I look forward to working with a lot of talented professionals and their winning ideas”, said Jadwani.