MullenLowe Group reaffirms leadership position in Sri Lanka

Named "Creative Agency of the Year in the Rest of South Asia" at Campaign 2025 A creative performance rooted in talent, learning and future-forward capability Ranked #65 in Effie's global #17 Effie's APAC #1 in Effie's Sri Lanka rankings Marks landmark year across 43 clients, 33 categories and 111 brands and 27% business growth Thayalan Bartlett receives Commendation as one of South Asia's best Agency Heads at Campaign '25

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MULLENLOWE Sri Lanka has been awarded Gold as Rest of South Asia’s Creative Agency of the Year at the Campaign Agency of the Year Awards 2025, held recently at the ITC Maratha Hotel in Mumbai.

The recognition marks a defining moment in a year shaped by breakthrough ideas, ambitious brands and a renewed surge in economic activity across the country.

The agency entered 2025 guided by a clear creative vision and strengthened by its expansive category knowledge across 43 clients, 33 sectors and 111 brands. A renewed leadership structure, strategic talent acquisitions and the integration of Al-enabled tools created an environment where creativity, learning and commercial impact worked in unison. This shift supported the agency’s role as a brand custodian embedded in client ambition, helping strengthen longstanding relationships while contributing to consistent new business momentum.

MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka Executive Chairman Thayalan Bartlett said: “MullenLowe Sri Lanka has consistently featured among the top rankings at global, regional and local levels. Our success and growth trajectory are deeply rooted in a people-first, creative-centred culture. We continue to attract some of the industry’s finest talent, supported by a strong commitment to upskilling through focused training. Coupled with an expansive and diverse brand portfolio, this has significantly enriched our knowledge repository and strengthened both our creative and strategic capabilities.”