Chirag, an Account Manager turned Strategist, blends process with chaos. At the age of 10, he discovered his passion for advertising in the unlikeliest places of all - a Gold infomercial, sparking a fascination with everyday moments that inspire memorable stories.

At AKQA MENA, Chirag excels in global and regional new business pitches, brand positioning, and UI/UX strategy. His competition wins at BBH's Beautiful Minds and Dubai Lynx’s Young Lynx Academy, along with securing clients like Hyundai Europe, PIF’s SEVEN, Garnier, and Aramco, earned him recognition as a 'Creative Face To Watch' in Campaign Middle East and an episode on the largest strategy podcast - Sweathead.

Amidst the pandemic, Chirag's entrepreneurial spirit thrived through two initiatives that tackled social stigma. MyTrustedCircle.org facilitated rapid virus notification in the United States at a time when local authorities were overwhelmed and inspired a research paper by George Washington University. Meanwhile, CareBox UAE became the nation's first COVID care package, uplifting quarantined individuals through partnerships with 22 local businesses.

Chirag's passion for making advertising accessible led to co-founding Aliens In Advertising, a community that helps international talents navigate a career in the United States. His latest venture, The Loudest Roar, a Cannes Lions fantasy league, unites industry experts and young talents from 77 countries to learn, judge, and celebrate exceptional work.

Beyond work, Chirag enjoys Improv, Padel, Catan, and reading T&C's of random products, fueling his deep-down desire to become a lawyer.

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