Patrick Knowlton takes up the Chief Creative Officer role at Ogilvy Indonesia
Ogilvy has officially appointed Patrick Knowlton as Chief Creative Officer for its Indonesia office. Knowlton is globally recognized creative leader with a proven track record of award-winning campaigns. He came on board with the agency 3 months ago.
Knowlton brings a wealth of international experience, having worked across diverse markets including Paris, Madrid, New York, San Francisco, Singapore (at Forsman & Bodenfors Singapore), and Jakarta.
His career highlights include collaborating with industry icons like Rich Silverstein and Jeff Goodby, leading campaigns for major global events such as the Olympics, Oscars, and Super Bowl, and spearheading successful brand transformations for clients like Gojek, Cheetos, and Adobe. His work has garnered top honors from Cannes Lions, D&AD, The One Show, ADC, Clio Awards, and even an Emmy nomination.
He left a creative leadership role in Singapore during the pandemic to take care of his farm back in France where he ended up doing freelancing work, teaching, and consulting for brands. Knowlton returns to the agency world energized and excited to live and work in a country he and his wife happily explored for months some years back.
“Patrick’s appointment underscores our commitment to delivering world-class creative solutions for our clients in Indonesia,” said Sieg Penaverde, Group CEO, Ogilvy Indonesia. “His global perspective and passion for local will be instrumental in driving growth for our client’s and further strengthens our position as a leading creative agency in the market.”
“It’s a true pleasure to welcome Patrick back to Southeast Asia and specifically to Indonesia, a country he’s already explored and embraced,’ said Reed Collins, Regional CCO, Ogilvy APAC. “His global perspective combined with his appreciation for local culture makes him the perfect fit for Ogilvy. I’m confident he’ll lead our creative teams and our client’s business to even greater success.”
Knowlton said: “I’m thrilled to join Ogilvy Indonesia and work alongside such a talented team. Indonesia is a dynamic and vibrant market with immense creative potential. I’m eager to leverage my experience to help our clients achieve their business objectives and create impactful work that resonates with consumers.”