Ogilvy appoints Kunal Jeswani as CEO, ASEAN

Kunal Jeswani, formerly Group CEO of Ogilvy Singapore, has been appointed as the CEO of Ogilvy ASEAN. In his new role, Jeswani will drive cross-market collaboration, leveraging the strengths of each ASEAN region to deliver integrated, high-impact creative solutions for clients.

A seasoned leader with more than 20 years of experience, Kunal Jeswani has built a distinguished career spanning multiple industries, including consumer packaged goods (CPG), telecommunications, automotive, banking, and tourism. Since joining Ogilvy in 2005, he has been instrumental in driving strategic growth and innovation within the agency. During his tenure as CEO of Ogilvy India, Jeswani played a pivotal role in strengthening the agency’s market leadership, fostering creative excellence, and steering transformative strategies that elevated both client success and brand impact. His deep industry knowledge and leadership acumen continue to position him as a key force in Ogilvy’s expansion across the ASEAN region.

On taking up the new role, Jeswani said, “Ogilvy’s network across Southeast Asia is incredibly strong. All of our talent, across the full width of our capabilities, is committed to creative work that drives impact and growth for our clients. I am excited to partner with our leaders across the region to do the best work of our lives, together.”

“Kunal’s track-record of success in India, Singapore, and Malaysia, and his ability to nurture creative excellence, make him the ideal leader for ASEAN. This promotion is not only a recognition of his remarkable contributions but also a reflection of the confidence we have in his ability to shape the future of Ogilvy in this dynamic region,” Wertime said.

Kent Wertime and Chris Reitermann, co-CEOs of Ogilvy APAC, will continue to lead the region, collaborating with local leaders to drive the agency’s growth and success across APAC.