MUMBAI: Hephzibah Pathak has been announced as the new vice chairman of Ogilvy India. The appointment is effective 1 August 2020.
Ogilvy India chief creative officer worldwide and executive chairman Piyush Pandey said, "My congratulations and best wishes to Hephzibah! Transforming and growing brands and businesses through path-breaking creative solutions are Hephzibah’s forte. It is also the greatest need for our clients. I am sure that Hephzibah will add greater power to a differentiated Ogilvy offering."
Pathak's track record is a dream run for any communications professional. She joined Ogilvy Chennai in 1997 as accounts supervisor. In 1999, she moved to Mumbai with Unilever's acquisition of Ponds India Ltd.
She has been a brand champion for clients like Orange/Hutch/Vodafone, Unilever, and Cadbury's among others. Pathak's golden run includes heading Ogilvy's Mumbai office, appointment as director on the Ogilvy India Board and her current role as chief client officer, Ogilvy India.