Ogilvy India has revealed a series of leadership changes set to come into effect on January 1, 2024, marking a transition with senior Ogilvy India veterans taking the next steps in their lengthy tenures with the agency.
Piyush Pandey, currently Chairman Global Creative & Executive Chairman of Ogilvy India, will assume the role of Chief Advisor. In this position, Piyush will closely collaborate with the leadership team to ensure the enduring impact of the Ogilvy legacy across all functions and levels of the agency in India. He will continue working closely with major clients, the executive team, and engage with industry bodies and award forums.
SN Rane, Group Executive Co-Chairman India & COO South Asia, will serve as Business Advisor to Ogilvy Asia Pacific. Rane will facilitate a smooth transition for Ogilvy India under the new management and advise on various business operations and planning issues.
Hephzibah Pathak, Ogilvy India’s trusted partner for key clients, will become the Executive Chairperson, making her the first woman in this role. Hephzibah will lead and drive the strategic direction, growth, and transformation agenda of the company.
VR Rajesh will transition from Group President to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the agency, partnering with Hephzibah to accelerate the transformation agenda and oversee operations across offices in India and its business units.
Joining the Ogilvy India Board will be the agency’s three Chief Creative Officers (CCOs) – Harshad Rajadhyaksha, Kainaz Karmakar, and Sukesh Nayak, as well as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Prem Narayan. These additions to the board aim to provide continuity, experience, and commitment to the next phase of growth and excellence for Ogilvy India.
Devika Seth Bulchandani, Global Chief Executive Officer, Ogilvy, expressed confidence in the new leadership team and their ability to take the iconic agency to new heights. Piyush Pandey emphasized his continued passion for creativity and its impact on clients’ businesses, pledging to partner and guide the new leadership to maintain and enhance core strengths.
