Anil Kadam
Carrying Forward A Legacy
Shri Anil Kadam, a pioneer in the event industry, has carried forward the rich legacy of his father, Late Shri K. C. Kadam, transforming inherited values of dedication, integrity, and human connection into the dynamic world of events and experiential design.
Shri Anil Kadam – Carrying Forward a Legacy
Shri Anil Kadam, son of Late Shri K. C. Kadam, has carried forward his father’s legacy with the same humility, hard work and resilience that defined the Kadam family’s name in the print and communication industry.
He began his career from the very ground-root level, learning the craft with his own hands and eyes. From 1984 to 1987, he worked as a Dark Room Operator at Balbir H Tono Graphics Pvt. Ltd., mastering the technical discipline, patience, and precision that sit at the heart of pre-press and imaging.
From 1987 to 1992, he served as a Finishing Artist at Anubhav Advertising Pvt. Ltd., refining his eye for detail, layout, and visual balance. This phase shaped his understanding of how ideas move from concept to final artwork.
His journey took a leadership turn when he became Assistant Studio Manager at R. Kanga Advertising Pvt. Ltd. from 1992 to 1995, where he handled teams, deadlines, and client expectations—bridging creativity with execution.
Later, from 2001 to 2004, he worked as a Senior Finishing Artist at Madhyam Advertising Pvt. Ltd., the same ecosystem that had once been an important chapter in his father’s life. This continuity reflects not just a professional path, but a generational commitment to the craft.
Through each role, Anil Kadam built not just experience, but credibility, relationships, and a deep understanding of media, printing, and visual communication. These foundations became instrumental when the family vision evolved towards the event and experiential industry, eventually shaping what we today know as Show Artefacts.
His story is one of starting from the ground, growing through every layer of the industry, and transforming legacy into forward movement.
then taking a key step into large-scale production as Assistant Manager – Print Production at Publicis India Pvt. Ltd. (2001–2004). These roles gave him deep insight into the complexities of high-volume, high-quality production
His journey into the event world took shape when he joined Showtime Event India Pvt. Ltd. as Senior Executive (2004–2022). Over nearly two decades, he immersed himself in the event and experiential industry, building strong relationships, understanding live-event dynamics, and bridging his print-production experience with on-ground event realities.
After years of learning, leading, and contributing to some of the finest projects in the industry, he took the natural next step — starting his own venture as the Founder of Show Artefacts.
Today, Show Artefacts stands as the outcome of:
- the vision and courage of Late Shri K. C. Kadam, and
- the hard-earned experience and relentless commitment of Shri Anil Kadam.
His journey from dark rooms and finishing tables to helming an event design and production company is not just a career path—it is a story of legacy, resilience, and evolution.
Show Artefacts – Legacy Timeline
- Foundation Era – Late Shri K. C. Kadam (Printing & Media Legacy)
- 1970 – 1976
Print Media Manager, Patriot Newspaper
– Worked during the peak era of print media, building a reputation for reliability, technical expertise, and calm under pressure. - 1976 – 1980
Printing Manager & Liaison Officer, Madhyam Advertising
– Became the bridge between creative ideas and printed output, coordinating with clients, agencies, and printers.
– Built strong political, social and professional connections, and was known for helping people who crossed his path.
Legacy: Courage, integrity, people-first relationships, and deep roots in the print & communication world.
2. Evolution Era – Shri Anil Kadam (Craft, Production & Events)
- 1984 – 1987
Dark Room Operator, Balbir H Tono Graphics Pvt. Ltd.
– Started from the ground-root level, learning process, precision and discipline. - 1987 – 1992
Finishing Artist, Anubhav Advertising Pvt. Ltd.
– Refined his eye for detail, layout and finishing in advertising artwork. - 1992 – 1995
Assistant Studio Manager, R. Kanga Advertising Pvt. Ltd.
– Took on studio management, handling teams, timelines, and creative workflows. - 2001 – 2004
Senior Finishing Artist, Madhyam Advertising Pvt. Ltd.
– Continued in high-quality print & artwork execution, echoing his father’s association with the same ecosystem. - 2001 – 2004
Assistant Manager – Print Production, Publicis India Pvt. Ltd.
– Stepped into large-scale print production, managing complex, high-volume requirements. - 2004 – 2022
Senior Executive, Showtime Event India Pvt. Ltd.
– Spent almost two decades in the event and experiential industry, understanding live events, clients, and on-ground execution end to end. - 2022 onwards
👉 Founder, Show Artefacts
– Transformed decades of print, advertising and event experience into an independent event design & production company.
🧭 Legacy: Ground-up learning, technical mastery, large-scale production, deep industry relationships, and a natural bridge into events.
2️⃣ Evolution Era – Shri Anil Kadam (Craft, Production & Events)
- 1984 – 1987
Dark Room Operator, Balbir H Tono Graphics Pvt. Ltd.
– Started from the ground-root level, learning process, precision and discipline. - 1987 – 1992
Finishing Artist, Anubhav Advertising Pvt. Ltd.
– Refined his eye for detail, layout and finishing in advertising artwork. - 1992 – 1995
Assistant Studio Manager, R. Kanga Advertising Pvt. Ltd.
– Took on studio management, handling teams, timelines, and creative workflows. - 2001 – 2004
Senior Finishing Artist, Madhyam Advertising Pvt. Ltd.
– Continued in high-quality print & artwork execution, echoing his father’s association with the same ecosystem. - 2001 – 2004
Assistant Manager – Print Production, Publicis India Pvt. Ltd.
– Stepped into large-scale print production, managing complex, high-volume requirements. - 2004 – 2022
Senior Executive, Showtime Event India Pvt. Ltd.
– Spent almost two decades in the event and experiential industry, understanding live events, clients, and on-ground execution end to end. - 2022 onwards
👉 Founder, Show Artefacts
– Transformed decades of print, advertising and event experience into an independent event design & production company.
🧭 Legacy: Ground-up learning, technical mastery, large-scale production, deep industry relationships, and a natural bridge into events.