Jagdish Ramakrisnan joins Ogilvy

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Updated story: Jagdish Ramakrishnan is to join O&M as Eugene Cheong’s deputy.

Said Cheong, Creative President, Ogilvy & Mather Asia Pacific:  “Juggi is a rare talent, he is one of Asia’s most respected creatives; I’m thrilled he’s joined our team. Despite the downturn, we remain committed to investing in top talent for the sake of our clients and their business. Juggi’s remit is to elevate the standard of our overall creative output, with a special emphasis on Southeast Asia.”

Working closely with Eugene Cheong, Juggi joins an impressive line-up of creative talent. His adept ability to seed out the big ideas for big clients, and instill creative innovation across all channels, will add a new dimension toward the overall creative process of the agency. Added Eugene; “Superior creative equals new business: Juggi’s successful track record is evidence to this.”

As the region’s number one agency in terms of creativity, new business and effectiveness, Juggi will play a pivotal role in extending this leadership across these three measures. Juggi will also work closely with Gavin Simpson, newly appointed group executive creative director in Malaysia, Robert Gaxiola who recently joined the Singapore team, Gary Caulfield in Indonesia, Wisit Lumsiricharoenchoke, Nopadol Srikieatikjohn and Korn Tenpintarapriaksa in Thailand and the creative teams in Vietnam and the Philippines.

Said Juggi; I’m excited to join a team of true creative professionals, Ogilvy’s depth of knowledge, talent and superiority when it comes to integration is rare, there is no other network like Ogilvy.”