“Jamshed transformed the way I interpreted and planned for integrated marketing and comms for clients from varied operational models. His passion for entrepreneurial ventures, acumen and advocacy of comms advisory in this age of AI reshaped Edelman’s approach to bring the best out of studio, creative, media and marketing technology. As Vice Chair Digital APAC, Jamshed infused his immense knowledge on how an integrated marketing strategy could effectively work at a multi-country level. I vividly remember the deep impact of our first in-person meeting in Mumbai around Mar-Apr 2022, that broke many stereotypes and highly influenced my approach to building an agency’s analytics capabilities for growth. His ability to immerse teams in cutting-edge marketing technologies while fostering a deeply engaged community of diverse stakeholders is remarkable. Particularly Jam’s insights into agency dynamics, marketing for AI, media management, economic pricing models, and operational complexities positioned Edelman as a strategic partner to clients at both sides of the revenue spectrum. I’d look up to his advice and consider a privilege to work under his leadership always.”

“Working with Jamshed, or to say ‘Jam’, how he let his stature not come in way with his teams across APAC markets and be so ever approachable and friendly. Jamshed was a breath of fresh air, unconventional and breaking all stereotypes of an agency figurehead, which we were all so accustomed to. His outward thinking, his ability to see years in advance on a given subject, and his command and thought leadership in AI, Web3, and overall digital transformation, whether for marketers or agencies, are unparalleled. As an industry stalwart, humility oozed from every one of his actions. I’m sure his next challenge will be a blessing to whoever Jam picks to bring his charisma and infectious attitude.”

“I've worked in Jam's team for over 2 years, and here is what I have to say:
1.) Vision: he had a clear vision for 3 years and kept pushing it. Even when there was pushback from markets, he was able to navigate and find the right way forward.
2.) Team Building and Functioning: He is one of the few leaders who has looked at building a community of people who trust each other and know each other as opposed to just sending emails and getting work done. It's been a BIG learning for me, and I look forward to implementing the same rigour and process to build the community.
3.) Skillsets: and an AI expert, a crypto knowledge bank... he is so right up there.. even if you took a new tool to him, he knew 2 other tools offering the same thing... so I have learnt a lot from him.
4.) Leader: he's been a great leader. He always stood up for his team and supported them. He did not leave people alone in difficult times but guided them through the journey. its been a pleasure working in his team..”

“A perfect blend of clarity, leadership and perseverance is what comes to my mind when I think about Jamshed. I had the pleasure of working in Jam’s team for 5 years at Intel Corporation. Whether it’s the marketing transformation projects like setting up the best in class Digital Hub and defining B2B modern marketing strategy or it’s the brand leadership and B2C performance marketing, there were many firsts that our team has accomplished in these 5 years in the region(APJ). Jam leads by example, gives enough room to experiment, stands with you in time of crisis and lastly cares for your personal & professional growth. Can’t ask for a better leader/manager. If you want someone with a no-nonsense attitude, futuristic vision and clarity to execute, reach out to Jam. I am sure that would be one of the best decisions you made.”

“I have been working with Jamshed for almost 3 years as his Agency lead. He is a dream client. He has always treated Dentsu as a partner and actively helped grow the relationship between Intel and us – what more could you ask for? Jamshed is incredibly knowledgeable about digital marketing in particular, yet always looking to learn more. He openly embraces new technologies, platforms and techniques which makes working with him that much more interesting and fruitful. Layer on top of that his years of experience in both marketing and sales and depth of knowledge in the technology sector and you have someone whom I believe is superbly positioned to lead an organization to success in the era of digital transformation and I would unreservedly recommend him.”

“I had the pleasure of working with Jam for over a year and he was a fantastic partner to me. There were many marketing initiatives we collaborated on. Jam ensured that every global program was actually meaningful to our customers in local markets. He was able to parse out the valuable insights from the generic ones and customize programs that directly drove brand and business results. Part of the success of these programs came through the strong relationships he fostered with media partners, never-been-done-before innovations he pioneered in the marketplace, and the ability to quantify the impact of his programs through his team’s mastery of data and analytics. Jam is also a strong, motivational leader of a high-performing, cross-functional team. The leadership and way-of-working principles he instils in his team make them a dream to work with.”

“Jam is probably one of the smartest guys in digital marketing I know. His resilience, dedication to the brand and wit is truly admirable. He was juggling 11 agencies when we first met. Not long after he was managing a full-fledged command centre. Which drove business results from optimizing media to spend to capitalizing on real-time moments.”

“Jamshed was a client to my business at Twitter. At a time when brands were just starting to understand how best to use social and Twitter in particular, Jamshed stood out not only because of his profound understanding of how the platform could be harnessed, he was an advocate within his organisation and went on in fact, to educate and inspire us, the vendor side sellers, on how marketers looked to curate, mine and use social data to take smarter, on- the- pulse decisions for their brands and business. He was very knowledgeable and, on many occasions, has shared his experience and knowledge to inspire Twitter’s wider community of marketers. As a client, Jamshed was always clear on his asks and can be counted on to offer a fair assessment of our work – the good, bad and ugly. In this regard, working with his team and him meant that we often felt like we were part of the same team and therefore owned the success kpis together. I’ve come to learn that this is a characteristic of Jamshed’s leadership. He is inclusive, puts people first; as a person, he is smart yet curious, as a professional, he is commanding with his knowledge and experience yet empowering all at once. I will recommend Jamshed for any organisation looking for an inspiring leader, bold thinker, problem solver and someone who gets it done.”

“A very sharp and inspiring leader I’ve known in my career. Jamshed is always at the forefront of digital innovation and very creative in applying the new technology to marketing and data analysis at Intel. I had a privilege working closely with him at Omnicom Media Group when Intel was pioneering the social and mobile media buying in Asia. His humble attitude and management style influenced me when defining the role model in leadership. His speeches at conferences are compelling and deliver a clear message to the audience. I genuinely appreciate his mentorship in marketing, technology and leadership that motivated me a lot to grow and develop the more advanced skillset.”

“I had the pleasure of working with Jamshed while we were both at Intel, and during that time he represented all that you expect from a marketing professional. First, he clearly laid out the strategy for his team. The strategy was measurable, and clear to a broad range of stakeholders. Second, Jamshed was open to taking calculated risks. For example, Jamshed spearheaded the development of Intel’s first digital command center. Several attempts were made at building something similar in the past, but Jamshed was successful in articulating the value, the ROI and how the command center would continue to evolve. It has become a model for how other digital command centers are built — either inside or outside of Intel. Lastly, Jamshed’s approach to marketing is closely aligned to what the business wants to achieve. While on its face that statement might appear to be a no brainer, in my experience the linkage between marketing and sales is not always made. That lack of linkage typically results in a lack of marketing funding and trust within the organization. Jamshed’s reputation within the sales organization was always that of top-notch performance and partnership. In summary, Jamshed is the very epitome of a world-class marketer. I enjoyed working with him then, and hope we have an opportunity to partner in the future.”

“Jam is a marketing leader with strong business acumen and a sharp, creative mind. He has a constant pulse on customer behaviour and digital media habits and can marry business objectives with creative approaches to deliver real breakthrough impact in a crowded digital space. He is also a true pleasure to work with – friendly, honest, and brings out the best in those he works with.”

“It was an honour to work with Jamshed Wadia. He is without a doubt one of the top marketers I have had a pleasure to partner with. Jamshed’s knowledge of the industry and his ability to learn and adapt in the fast-paced environment are exceptional. He was one of the social media trailblazers in Asia who recognized the shift in the way customers communicate and create meaningful social media strategies for Intel to adapt in real-time. This led to a number of record-breaking campaigns and initiatives, and later on to building sustainable communities and long-term customer relationships. I will not only recommend Jamshed to any business as a valuable resource, but I truly hope I’ll get a chance to work with him again one day. Companies are always looking for extraordinary leaders, and Jamshed is one of them. “

“A charismatic speaker, generous advisor and all-round great guy, Jam continues to be one of my Top Speakers for SES digital marketing events in Asia. Having worked with Jam on both the SES Hong Kong and Singapore events in the past 6 months, I am always delighted to watch him present his exciting and dynamic content to our various audiences. Engaging and transforming even the mutest of crowds into an auditorium of impressed chatter and inquisitive questioning, Jam simply is a joy to work with. I know that I can trust him to turn up and deliver without the need for my assistance or guidance, whilst still graciously adhering to my timelines and editing his works to suit my needs – sometimes even at a moment’s notice. I always look forward to seeing Jam and hope to work with him again soon.”

“I worked with Working with Jamshed has been a delight. His discipline at his work and ability to push creativity is what makes him a true partner. I first started working with Jamshed when we were coming up with a Digital strategy for the Region and his keen sense of judgment and strategy helped drive this forward in many ways. His ability to drive projects forward and an attitude that every problem has a solution that just needs to be found is instrumental in pushing many projects over the line. Most certainly an outstanding partner to work with.”