One more Indian-origin joins the list; Ogilvy appoints Bulchandani as global CEO

A week after Starbucks appoints Laxman Narasimhan as its new Chief Executive Officer, Indian- origin Devika Bulchandani is now the global chief executive officer of the advertising and public relations agency Ogilvy.

Bulchandani, who has been serving as Global President and CEO of Ogilvy North America, succeeds Andy Main, the company said in a statement.

In her new role, Bulchandani will now be responsible for all aspects of Ogilvy’s business across 131 offices in 93 countries which look at advertising, public relations, consulting, and health units.

Amritsar-born Bulchandani, who spent 26 years at McCann in various leadership roles including President of McCann North America, is the latest in a slew of Indian-origin executives taking leadership role in global multinationals in varied fields.

Bulchandani, who has been serving as Global President and CEO of Ogilvy North America, succeeds Andy Main who is stepping down as Global CEO and will serve as a Senior Advisor until the end of the year, the company said in a statement.

In her new role she will be responsible for all aspects of the creative network’s business across 131 offices in 93 countries and spanning its advertising, public relations, experience, consulting, and health units, it added.