Sam loves his work, loves his industry and enjoys doing what he does: Bharat Puri
Sam Balsara, Chairman, Madison World, was honoured with the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the Media Ace Awards 2023
Sam Balsara, Chairman, Madison World, was bestowed upon the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at Media Ace Awards 2023 on November 2. Balsara was awarded the honour for his contributions to the world of media and advertising. Known for his dynamic leadership and commitment to excellence, Balsara's influence extends far beyond the boardroom. Industry heads from the advertising, marketing, and media ecosystem came together to celebrate this milestone.
Talking about Sam Balsara, Bharat Puri, Managing Director, Pidilite Industries, termed the stalwart as one of the old-world professionals who loves his work and his industry. “I’ve had the privilege and pleasure of knowing Sam for over 25 years. When I learnt of this lifetime achievement award, my simple reaction was, Absolutely Yes! Sam has been dedicated not only to Madison, he has built Madison as a world class institution, thanks to his dedication, his hands-on approach, wonderful client relationships and keeping contemporary with the times”, Puri said
“Along with that, Sam has been a great industry man, he always puts up his hands for the causes of the industry. In my mind, Sam is one of the old-world professionals, who loves his work, loves his industry and enjoys doing what he does”, Puri added.
Sam Balsara, a graduate of JBIMS, has over 50 years of experience in marketing, advertising and media. Having started his career at Sarabhai’s, he later moved to Cadbury, and then to Advertising at Contract (WPP) and Mudra before starting Madison in 1988.
