Ogilvy Elevates Kunal Jeswani to CEO of ASEAN Region
Driving Growth and Creativity: Ogilvy Strengthens Its Leadership Across Southeast Asia
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Leadership Transition Strengthens Ogilvy’s Creative and Strategic Impact Across Southeast Asia
Ogilvy Promotes Kunal Jeswani to CEO of ASEAN Region
Ogilvy has announced the promotion of Kunal Jeswani to Chief Executive Officer of Ogilvy ASEAN, a move that aligns with Ogilvy APAC’s broader strategy to drive growth and innovation in the dynamic Southeast Asian market. In his new role, Jeswani will lead efforts to integrate resources across ASEAN markets, leveraging local expertise while harnessing the power of Ogilvy’s regional network to deliver transformative creative solutions for clients.
Jeswani’s appointment underscores Ogilvy’s commitment to fostering excellence across its agencies in the region. His leadership will focus on enhancing collaboration, strengthening strategic capabilities, and driving impact for clients across diverse industries.
A Proven Leader in Creative Excellence
Jeswani brings extensive experience to his new role, having spearheaded key initiatives in India, Singapore, and Malaysia. Under his leadership, Ogilvy Singapore and Malaysia have achieved significant milestones, earning global recognition for their creative prowess.
In 2024, the prestigious Cannes Lions Creativity Report ranked Ogilvy Singapore as the top creative agency in Asia, a testament to its ability to craft groundbreaking campaigns. More recently, at the 2025 Singapore Creative Circle Awards, Ogilvy Singapore was crowned Creative Agency of the Year, further cementing its reputation as a regional creative powerhouse.
Endorsement from Ogilvy’s Leadership
Kent Wertime and Chris Reitermann, Co-CEOs of Ogilvy APAC, will continue to oversee the broader Asia-Pacific region while working closely with Jeswani and other leadership teams to drive the agency’s expansion and success.
Wertime praised Jeswani’s vision, expertise, and track record, emphasizing his role in fostering creative excellence and driving business growth. He highlighted that this promotion is both a recognition of Jeswani’s contributions and a vote of confidence in his ability to shape Ogilvy’s future across ASEAN.
A Vision for the Future
Expressing his excitement about the new role, Jeswani reaffirmed his commitment to delivering impactful creative work that drives business success. He emphasized Ogilvy’s strong network of talent across Southeast Asia and looked forward to collaborating with regional leaders to elevate the agency’s creative and strategic offerings.
An Impressive Industry Portfolio
Since joining Ogilvy in 2005, Jeswani has amassed over two decades of experience in the communications industry, leading innovative campaigns across multiple sectors, including consumer goods, beverages, telecommunications, automotive, banking and financial services, and travel and tourism. His portfolio also includes the launch of a globally successful sports league and two national election campaigns in the world’s largest democracy.
Beyond his professional achievements, Jeswani is passionate about scuba diving, origami, and teaching. He actively contributes to the industry through his roles on the AAMS Executive Committee in Singapore and the Governing Council of MICA.
Strengthening Ogilvy’s Impact Across ASEAN
With Jeswani at the helm, Ogilvy is set to further solidify its leadership in the ASEAN region, ensuring that its clients continue to benefit from world-class creative solutions, strategic excellence, and innovative storytelling. This leadership transition marks an exciting chapter in Ogilvy’s journey, reinforcing its commitment to creativity, collaboration, and transformative impact in the communications industry.
