Ramesh Narayan, founder Canco Advertising has been unanimously elected as the Vice President and Area Director for the International Advertising Association (IAA) APAC region.

Says Ramesh, "I am grateful for the vote of confidence. The APAC region has unlimited potential and I look forward to working with all the Chapter Presidents to take the ideals of the IAA forward and firmly validate it's positioning as the global compass of marketing and advertising."

Commenting on the election, Chairman and World President Srinivasan Swamy said, "It is indeed a privilege that we have Ramesh Narayan as our Vice President and Area Director for Asia Pacific. He had already made his mark as VP of Marketing and Communications at IAA Global and therefore has set himself a high benchmark as to what to expect from him. His passion & commitment to IAA, coupled with his indomitable leadership spirit will help IAA Asia Pacific leapfrog as the most vibrant and inspirational region. I look forward to working closely with him in this regard."

About IAA

The International Advertising Association is the world’s only globally-focused integrated advertising trade association with membership representing Advertising agencies and the Media. The IAA comprises Corporate Members, Organizational Members, Educational Affiliates, as well as 56 Chapters with individual members and young professionals from 76 countries including the top 10 economies in the world. lAA is over 75 years’ old and is headquartered in New York.

Membership to the Indian Chapter of IAA is by invitation only and IAA has very senior marketing, advertising and media professionals as it members. IAA in India is seen as the most active chapter by IAA Global. IAA India is well-recognized for some of its marquee events like the IAA Leadership Awards, IAA Debates, IAA Conversations, IAA Young Turks Forum and an array of IAA Knowledge Seminars, Webinars, Workshops, Conclaves etc.