BW Marketing World, in association with BW Businessworld, hosted an intimate gathering of industry leaders, entrepreneurs and close associates in New Delhi on February 14 to celebrate the extraordinary legacy of Sir Martin Sorrell, Founder and Executive Chairman of S4Capital/Monks., and one of the most influential figures in global advertising and marketing.

The evening, which also coincided with Sorrell’s 81st birthday, brought together distinguished names from business, media, technology and communications to honour Sorrell’s enduring impact on the global marketing ecosystem and his continued engagement with India’s dynamic growth story.

Over the course of the evening, guests reflected on Sorrell’s pioneering role in shaping modern advertising, scaling global networks and driving data-driven transformation across markets. Conversations spanned the future of AI in communications, the rise of India as a creative powerhouse and the evolving relationship between brands, platforms and consumers.

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The celebration was attended by Atul Chauhan, Ashish Bhutani, Ashish Sehgal, Sudhir Chaudhary, Avinash Pandey, CP Gurnani, Jagdish Mitra, Sunil Chauhan, Janardhan Pandey, Chandan Mukherji, K Ganpathy Subramaniam, Ishank Joshi, Tejas, Manoj Adhlakha, Alok Gupta, Amar Sinha, Aman Gupta, Dr P N Arora, Kedar Ravange, Neil, Shivam Ranjan, Inaya, Anu Sehgal, Dr Upasana Arora, Prrincey Roy, Anoushka Adya, Charu Pragya, Santosh Krishnamoorthy and Deepak Kulshreshtra.

The evening was marked by candid conversations, shared memories and thoughtful reflections on leadership, resilience, and reinvention, qualities that have defined Sorrell’s career over decades.

Guests acknowledged his instrumental role in building global communications enterprises and his foresight in anticipating industry shifts, from the early embrace of digital to the current era of AI-led marketing transformation. Many noted his continued interest in India as a high-growth, innovation-led market and his longstanding relationships across the country’s business and media communities.

The celebration concluded with a toast to Sorrell’s legacy, his continued influence on the global communications landscape and the next chapter of transformation in marketing and technology.

The gathering underscored not only a milestone birthday but also the deep respect and admiration he commands among peers and partners across industries.