Kunal Jeswani elevated to CEO of Ogilvy ASEAN

Kunal Jeswani has been elevated to Chief Executive Officer of Ogilvy ASEAN. This strategic appointment underscores the agency’s commitment to leadership excellence and positions the ASEAN region for continued growth and creative impact.

Jeswani’s promotion to ASEAN CEO is part of Ogilvy APAC’s focus on growth in this important sub-region. In his new role, Jeswani will focus on integrating resources across the ASEAN region, leveraging the unique strengths of each market to drive solutions for clients. This approach ensures that Ogilvy’s clients benefit from both local expertise and the collective power of the region’s network, delivering transformative, creative solutions with seamless execution.

Kent Wertime and Chris Reitermann, Co-CEOs of Ogilvy APAC, will continue to oversee the entire APAC region, working closely with the respective leaders to drive the agency’s growth and success.

Wertime said: “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.”

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.”

Under Jeswani’s leadership, Ogilvy Singapore and Malaysia have achieved remarkable business and creative reputation milestones. Last year, the Cannes Lions Creativity Report ranked Ogilvy Singapore as the #1 Creative Agency in Asia. And last month, at the 2025 Singapore Creative Circle Awards, Ogilvy Singapore was named Creative Agency of the Year. These wins have helped cement the office’s position as a creative powerhouse within Singapore and across Asia.

Jeswani joined Ogilvy in 2005 and has over two decades of experience in the communications industry. Through his career, he has led impactful campaigns across diverse sectors, including CPG, Beverages, Telecom, Auto, Banking & Financial Services, and Travel & Tourism. He has also worked on the launch of one of the most successful sports leagues in the world, and two national election campaigns in the world’s largest democracy. Prior to his role across Singapore & Malaysia, Jeswani was CEO of Ogilvy India. He is also passionate about scuba diving, origami, and teaching, and contributes to the industry through his roles with the AAMS Executive Committee in Singapore and MICA’s Governing Council.