Philip Thomas, CEO of Cannes Lions, the organisers of Dubai Lynx said, "Khai is a formidable creative and an outstanding leader who is highly respected around the world. His involvement at Dubai Lynx is a huge privilege for us as organisers as well as for all those taking part."

Tham Khai Meng is widely recognised as one of the world's most awarded creative directors. Raised in Singapore and educated at Central Saint Martin's and Royal College of Art in London, Khai's career includes stints in London, Chicago and across Asia. He joined Ogilvy & Mather Asia Pacific in 1999. In 2005, he was elected to the Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide Board.

Under Khai's leadership, the Ogilvy & Mather Asia Pacific network has risen through the regional and global creative rankings to be crowned "Creative Network of the Year" by Campaign Brief Asia for seven consecutive years (2001 - 2008). In each of those seven years, Khai was named "Creative Director of the Year." According to New York publication, Advertising Age, Khai is "One of the world's most influential people in the communications business." In 2005, Hong Kong-based Media magazine named Khai "Regional Head of the Year." Khai has also chaired and served on a number of jury panels around the world including New York Clio, Cannes, D&AD, One Show, World Press Awards and Spikes.

Commenting on his role, Tham Khai Meng said, "It is an honour for me to serve as Jury President of the Dubai Lynx 2009. Our industry has to lead change and be right at the cutting edge of innovation. It is only the truly great ideas that can lift us to that next level and I very much look forward to working with the Jury to seek out these game-changers."