Highest industry honour recognises Swamy’s decades of leadership and contribution to global advertising
Chennai, September 02, 2025: Srinivasan K. Swamy, Executive Group Chairman of R K Swamy Ltd., will be inducted into the prestigious Asian Federation of Advertising Associations (AFAA) Hall of Fame on October 24, 2025, during the inaugural session of the AdAsia Congress in Beijing.
The AFAA Hall of Fame is the federation’s highest honour, conferred once every two years on a single leader who has made a lasting impact on the marketing and communications industry across Asia.
Currently serving as President of the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI), Swamy has held this role for three consecutive terms in the past (2004–2007). His leadership journey includes heading several key industry bodies such as the International Advertising Association (IAA Global)—where he was the first Indian to serve as Chairman—along with the Confederation of Asian Advertising Agency Associations (CAAAA), the Audit Bureau of Circulations, IAA India Chapter, Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI), All India Management Association (AIMA), Madras Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and the Madras Advertising Club.
Beyond advertising, Swamy has played significant leadership roles in healthcare, education, and social institutions, reinforcing his commitment to community development.
Over the last two decades, he has been the recipient of numerous accolades, both in India and abroad. Among his most distinguished honours:
IAA Global Compass Award – Outstanding contribution to the industry (only Indian recipient)
AdStar Korea Lifetime Honour Award (only Indian recipient)
Award of Appreciation from the Japan Advertising Association (only Indian recipient)
IAA Inspire Champion Award – during IAA Global’s Platinum Jubilee
IAA Global North Star Medal – during IAA’s 85th year celebrations
AFAA Special Merit Award – for industry contribution
IAA Hall of Fame – by IAA India Chapter
Multiple Lifetime Achievement Awards – including AAAI, Rotary Club of Guindy, and others
Distinguished Alumni Award – by Alagappa College of Technology during its Platinum Jubilee
Swamy’s induction into the AFAA Hall of Fame is a recognition not only of his remarkable industry leadership but also his role as a global ambassador for Indian advertising on the world stage.