Advertising industry doyen Ramesh Narayan was unanimously conferred the Honorary Life Member Award by the executive committee of the Asian Federation Advertising Associations (AAFA) at the AdAsia Congress which is being currently held at Seoul in South Korea. He was presented with the award by AFAA chairman Srinivasan Swamy on Wednesday night.
Ramesh Narayan who is a prominent name in the advertising game said that he was grateful for those who helped him "serve the industry in various capacities all these years".
"Most importantly, I am blessed to have been able to build strong relationships around the world due to these industry associations," Narayan said.
AdAsia 2023 Conclave in Seoul.
Srinivasan Swamy who presented him with the award in the conclave said that the honour was a "small token of appreciation for the tireless work Narayan has put forward in 23 years to build AFAA as a strong industry body across Asia”.
"He has been the go-to person for anything that requires thinking. Ramesh is known for his integrity, truthfulness and his ability to communicate effectively on anything that is given to him. And he has a unique way of making friends and influencing people," Swamy said.
Recommended For You
ALSO READ: Cyclone Hamoon Weakens Into Depression Over South Of Mizoram
Narayan has previously worked with other organizations including the International Advertising Association and has also served as Area Director for APAC. He is also credited with conceiving the widely acclaimed Olive Crown Awards.
In 2021, Ramesh Narayan was inducted into the AFAA Hall of Fame . He has also been awarded the AFAA Special Merit Award at AdAsia Bali. Narayan has also been decorated with several other prestigious accolades including IAA Honorary Membership Compass Award.
He was inducted into the IAA India Chapter Hall of Fame and recognized as a Global Champion by the IAA at its Inspire Awards in London.
ALSO READ: India Resumes Visa Service In Canada For Select Categories Amid Diplomatic Row