Council Leadership · India

A seat that shapes the market.

Council leaders do not lend their names to a committee. They adapt, govern and scale a proven global framework for India.

37countries in the global framework
2distinct leadership councils
5specialist working groups
1shared standard for India

Council Charter at a glance

Strategic authority. Operating muscle.

Participants adopt and implement. Councils shape and govern.

Institutional stewardship

Governing Council

For heads of industry bodies and associations able to convene the market and safeguard the initiative.

  • Set strategy, goals and institutional priorities
  • Engage government and industry leadership
  • Review and approve programme principles and policies
  • Safeguard integrity and support market adoption
Commitment

Up to four meetings annually, maximum two hours each, plus occasional email consultation.

Discuss Governing Council fit

Programme leadership

Programme Council

For senior corporate nominees able to turn principles into adoption, education and accountable practice.

  • Drive icon adoption and programme implementation
  • Develop education, guidance and industry programmes
  • Support policy engagement and interoperability
  • Lead one specialist working group
Commitment

Monthly virtual meeting of up to one hour, up to four in-person meetings annually and one working group requiring no more than one hour weekly.

Discuss Programme Council fit

Programme Council composition

Built across the value chain—not captured by one corner of it.

Initial representation targets five Brands and at least three organisations from each core constituency, with women and men represented. Final selection is based on role fit, contribution and market balance.

BrandsUp to 5
AgenciesAt least 3
PublishersAt least 3
Ad TechAt least 3
PlatformsAt least 3
AssociationsLeadership representation

Where work gets done

Five working groups. Visible outputs.

Programme Council members contribute to one operating group aligned with their expertise.

  1. 01Consumer Education
  2. 02Policy & Advocacy
  3. 03Standards & Guidelines
  4. 04Technology & Innovation
  5. 05Compliance & Enforcement

The value of the seat

Not another logo on another committee page.

A working role in India’s self-regulatory architecture for data-driven advertising.

01

Shape the operating model

Influence how global principles become workable market practice in India.

02

See change earlier

Engage across policy, privacy, technology and advertising before pressure becomes fragmentation.

03

Work across the chain

Solve with the organisations that buy, build, deliver, publish and govern digital advertising.

04

Leave an industry legacy

Help establish a practical institution designed to outlast any campaign or personality.

Selection process

Fit before formality.

Private fit conversation → Council brief → Formal invitation → Named representative → Confirmation

Limited by constituency

Founding Council conversations are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Founding organisations receive recognition and their agreed founding terms are locked for three years.

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