Faryal Nathani named jury member for Dragons of Asia Awards 2026

Marketing leader Faryal Nathani has been appointed to the jury for the Dragons of Asia Awards 2026, in recognition of her strong track record in brand strategy and media innovation.

MEDIABITES NEWS | April 21, 2026

Faryal Nathani, Country Marketing Lead at inDrive, has been selected as a jury member for the prestigious Dragons of Asia Awards 2026, marking a significant milestone in her career.

Expressing her excitement, Nathani said she is honored to be part of a platform that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence across Asia’s marketing and communications industry.

Recognizing regional excellence

The Dragons of Asia Awards bring together top industry experts to evaluate groundbreaking campaigns and creative work across the region. Nathani said she looks forward to reviewing inspiring entries and helping recognize impactful marketing excellence.

Extensive industry experience

Nathani brings over a decade of diverse experience across leading global and regional organizations.

She currently serves as Country Marketing Lead at inDrive (since April 2026), where she is responsible for driving marketing strategy, performance campaigns, and audience growth across Pakistan, while managing cross-functional teams and optimizing ROI-driven initiatives.

Prior to this, she spent nearly four years at Nestlé, where she served as Senior Brand Manager for NIDO and Category Media Manager. During her tenure, she led brand strategy, innovation, media transformation, and award-winning campaigns — including multiple wins at Dragons of Asia and Effie Awards.

Earlier in her career, Nathani held leadership roles at WPP Media, where she worked on major brands such as Tapal Tea, Gul Ahmed, and Abbott, and played a key role in strategic media planning and client growth.

She also built a strong foundation at Mindshare Pakistan, spending over seven years managing media strategy for top brands including Unilever, Shell, and Dalda, earning recognition at international industry awards.

A strong voice in marketing

With expertise spanning digital strategy, performance marketing, brand building, and data-driven decision-making, Nathani is widely regarded as a rising leader in the region’s marketing ecosystem.

Her appointment to the Dragons of Asia jury reflects both her professional achievements and her growing influence in shaping modern marketing narratives.

MediaBites congratulates Faryal Nathani on this achievement and wishes her continued success.