- Shouvik Roy returns to The Ogilvy Group as CEO of Grey 82.5, bringing three decades of experience in brand building, strategic leadership, and entrepreneurship
- The appointment comes on the back of Kiran Ramamurthy’s transition to CEO of VML India
- Transitions effective December 1, 2026
MUMBAI, October 29, 2026: Grey 82.5 has appointed Shouvik Roy as its Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2026. Roy returns to The Ogilvy Group with three decades of experience in brand building, strategic leadership and entrepreneurship. He succeeds Kiran Ramamurthy, who will become CEO of VML India.
Shouvik Roy brings three decades of rich experience in brand strategy, marketing transformation, and business building. Previously the President and Head of Ogilvy Delhi, Roy has worked closely with over a dozen of the Top 100 global brands. As an entrepreneur, he co-founded an acclaimed advertising and design agency where he was instrumental in creating the iconic Paperboat brand and later helped build G.O.A.T Brand Labs. His combination of strategic rigor, multi-category experience, and founder energy makes him uniquely suited to steer Grey 82.5’s agile and ambitious culture.
Leadership Thought
Commenting on the appointment, VR Rajesh, CEO of The Ogilvy Group India, said:
“Grey 82.5 enters this next phase on the back of tremendous momentum, built on a strong foundation following the successful integration of Grey and 82.5. I thank Kiran for his exceptional leadership, dedication, and the indelible impact he has made on the agency. We wish him the very best as he takes on the leadership of VML India.
In Shouvik Roy, Grey 82.5 gets a leader who perfectly embodies our challenger ethos. Shouvik pairs deep strategic gravitas with an entrepreneurial mindset and a proven track record of building beloved brands. His vision and energy will be invaluable in driving business growth and creative excellence for our clients, and I look forward to working closely with him in this exciting new chapter.”
Grey 82.5 is part of The Ogilvy Group, a portfolio of distinct agency brands, each maintaining its own identity and serving its clients independently while drawing on the Group’s collective expertise and capabilities where relevant.
