Visionary business leader Sir Martin Sorrell joins Storyboard18's Global Pioneers Summit
An unmissable platform for leaders, decision-makers, and innovators from across business, marketing, advertising, tech, and academia, the Global Pioneers Summit in March 2025 is all about exchanging groundbreaking ideas and building connections that matter.
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The world of creativity, innovation, and leadership will converge in March 2025 as the Storyboard18 Global Pioneers Summit 2025 takes center stage. Hosted by Network18 Media & Investments Limited, this event will celebrate the transformative power of creativity, exploring how it can drive meaningful change, solve real-world challenges, and inspire bold visions for the future.
Slated to be an unmissable platform for thought leaders, decision-makers, and innovators from across business, marketing, advertising, tech, and academia, the Summit is all about exchanging groundbreaking ideas and building connections that matter.
At the heart of this inaugural edition are speakers like Devika Bulchandani, the Global CEO of Ogilvy, who will spotlight the immense potential of creativity to shape industries, foster connections, and fuel purposeful innovation. Bulchandani is poised to set the tone for a Summit that celebrates visionaries who redefine boundaries with creativity.
Adding to the star-studded lineup is Sir Martin Sorrell, Founder and Executive Chairman of S4Capital plc, whose legacy is legendary.
Known as the architect of WPP—where he transformed a £1 million company into the world's largest advertising and marketing services powerhouse—Sir Martin has been instrumental in shaping the global advertising landscape.
Over his 33 years at WPP, Sir Martin turned the company into a global juggernaut with a market capitalization of over £16 billion, revenues exceeding £15 billion, and a presence in 113 countries with more than 200,000 employees. His tenure at WPP redefined the advertising industry, and his subsequent venture, S4Capital, continues to push boundaires in the digital-first era.
Since founding S4Capital plc in 2018, Sir Martin has pursued a tech-driven vision for the future of advertising and marketing services.
The integration of MediaMonks and MightyHive into the unified Media.Monks has positioned S4Capital as a leader in blending content, data, digital media, and technology services. With a team of over 8,000 professionals spanning 32 countries, S4Capital exemplifies agility, innovation, and digital expertise.
Beyond his corporate achievements, Sir Martin's influence extends to academia, philanthropy, and thought leadership. A supporter of leading business schools such as Harvard and Cambridge, he has also been recognized as one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People and ranked as the second-best performing CEO in the world by the Harvard Business Review.
The Global Pioneers Summit 2025 is more than an industry event—it is a movement that celebrates creativity as a force for innovation and connection. From groundbreaking technologies to the art of impactful storytelling, the Summit will showcase the ideas and initiatives shaping industries across the globe.
With Devika Bulchandani and Sir Martin Sorrell leading the charge, attendees can expect unparalleled insights and inspiration to rethink what is possible. Whether you’re a visionary entrepreneur, a marketing maven, or a creative trailblazer, the Summit promises to leave you with actionable ideas and a renewed sense of purpose.
