Ogilvy Promotes Devika Bulchandani to Global CEO Position
Gearing Up for a New Era: Devika Bulchandani Takes the Helm at Ogilvy
Keep your eyes peeled, folks! Devika Bulchandani is on the move, having been tapped as the new global CEO at Ogilvy. This decisive move follows her promotion to the global president and CEO of North America earlier this year.
Bulchandani is set to replace Andy Main, who's stepping down from his post as global CEO but will stick around as a senior advisor until the end of the year.
Bulchandani's responsibilities now span far and wide, with her overseeing the company's entire global operations—from its advertising and public relations powerhouses to its experience, consulting, and health units. She'll be working across Ogilvy's 131 offices in 93 countries to ensure the network remains at the forefront of the creative industries. And that's not all—she'll also join WPP's executive committee.
A Look at the Top Brass
You might remember Andy Main, who took the reins from John Seifert in June 2020. During his tenure, Main restructured Ogilvy's services into five core business units: Advertising, Experience, Public Relations, Health, and Consulting. However, Main's role as CEO was brief, as he was replaced by Bulchandani in September 2022.
Joining Bulchandani in the corner office is Kent Wertime, the Global CEO of Ogilvy One, a division focused on customer experience and relationship services. While not a global CEO for all of Ogilvy, Wertime plays a pivotal role in managing Ogilvy One's business units, including customer acquisition, service design, continuous commerce, and CRM & loyalty services. He also co-leads Ogilvy's Asia-Pacific operations.
Steering the Course Ahead
In her new role, Bulchandani is tasked with guiding Ogilvy's strategic direction, ensuring the company's creative and business success, and overseeing major restructuring efforts such as the integration with Grey. It's a tall order, but with her extensive experience in the industry, she's more than up to the challenge.
As Bulchandani takes the helm and Ogilvy sails into uncharted waters, one thing's for sure—the future looks bright for this dynamic creative network. So buckle up, folks, and let's see where this new era takes us!
As Devika Bulchandani prepares to lead Ogilvy as its global CEO, her responsibilities now encompass overseeing the company's entire business, including finance, leadership, and careers, across its various units such as advertising, public relations, experience, consulting, and health. In this role, she will steer the company's strategic direction, ensuring its creative and business success, and managing major restructuring efforts. With her extensive industry experience, Bulchandandi is well-prepared to navigate Ogilvy into a promising future, driving growth and prosperity in the fields of finance, business, and careermaking.
