THE IDEATOR: Prasoon Joshi, National Creative Director, McCann Erickson, bagged the Young Super Performer award in the 'Ideator' category for 'Owning the Year's Biggest Idea.'
The creator of memorable and award winning advertising slogans like "Thanda matlab Coca-Cola" and "Paanch" worked with Ogilvy & Mather for ten years before moving on to McCann Erikson in 2002 as National Creative Director and Executive Vice President.
Born on September 16, 1969, Prasoon has an MSc in Physics from NAS College, Meerut and an MBA from IMT Ghaziabad. He has authored three books and written the lyrics for several songs.
He is married to Aparna, who is also an advertising professional.
I&B Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad gives the award to Prasoon Joshi, even as HP India President Balu Doraisamy (Center) looks on.