Devika Bulchandani to be first Indian-origin woman to head global ad agency

Will replace Andy Main as CEO of Ogilvy, who will serve as a senior adviser until the year-end

Devika Bulchandani, who will replace Andy Main as global chief executive officer (CEO) of Ogilvy, will be the first Indian-origin woman to occupy the corner office at one of the world’s top advertising agencies.

Indian men, on the other hand, have seen quicker elevations. This includes Ogilvy India chairman Piyush Pandey, who is chairman of global creative at Ogilvy, since last year. He was earlier global chief creative officer at Ogilvy before making way for Liz Taylor to take up the role last year.

Prasoon Joshi is chairman of McCann World Group India as well as Asia Pacific