Ogilvy appoints Devika Bulchandani as Global CEO

Ogilvy has announced Devika Bulchandani as the Global Chief Executive Officer. She takes the helm from Andy Main who is stepping down as Global CEO and will serve as a Senior Advisor until the end of the year.

Devika will be responsible for all aspects of the creative network’s business across 131 offices in 93 countries, spanning its Advertising, Public Relations, Experience, Consulting, and Health units. She will also be joining WPP’s Executive Committee.

She recently served as Global President and CEO of Ogilvy North America. Prior to joining Ogilvy, Devika spent 26 years at McCann in various leadership roles including President of McCann North America.

Andy Main said, “Our progress is a testament to all the talented people across the network and our amazing clients for whom I have the deepest gratitude and respect. David Ogilvy spoke about the importance of hiring giants and Devika is truly one of the giants in the industry. It has been an honor being a part of this company’s rich history and I know Devika will continue accelerating the momentum our team has built.”

Devika was the driving force behind Mastercard’s long-running “Priceless” campaign as well as “True Name,” a first-of-its-kind feature launched in 2019 that empowers transgender and non-binary people to display their chosen name on their Mastercard.

Devika Bulchandani said, “As we write the next chapter in the history books of Ogilvy, we will do it together with our clients, using creativity to push the boundaries of what’s possible. I am honored and humbled to take on this role, and to do it with all our incredibly talented people all over the world.”

Mark Read, CEO of WPP, said, “Devika is a champion of creativity who brings passion, purpose, and an uncompromising focus on generating impact to everything she does. In partnership with Andy and Liz Taylor, she has been instrumental in Ogilvy’s recent growth and development. Her love for our industry, deep understanding of clients’ needs, and track record of delivering growth for agencies and brands, make her the perfect choice to lead Ogilvy to even greater success.”