The Next Gen Marketing Masters

The third edition of IMPACT’s CMO 40 Under 40 is back and this time, it’s grander than ever! After hours of debates and discussions between the jury comprising esteemed leaders of the industry, the top 40 have been selected to lead the way to the future of marketing. The list saw representation from distinguished achievers from across sectors. It put the spotlight on individuals who have made a significant impact with their groundbreaking work, shaping the industry’s landscape.

The list saw a higher representation of women this year. Of the 40 marketing professionals selected, 23 are women and 17 are men—highlighting a positive shift toward gender balance in the industry. These individuals have made a significant impact with their groundbreaking work, shaping the future of marketing.The Consumer Durables sector had the highest representation, with seven winners, followed by FMCG and D2C, with six winners each. The list also featured five winners from BFSI, four from Retail, and three each from OTT and Digital Platforms. The E-commerce, Pharmaceutical & Healthcare, and Media & Entertainment sectors had two winners each.