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Shouvik Roy Takes Charge As CEO Of Grey 82.5

Ad Tribe! Bureau2 min read
Shouvik Roy, the incoming CEO of Grey 82.5, in a check blazer and glasses on a pastel plum backdrop

Shouvik Roy has been named CEO of Grey 82.5, effective 1 December 2026. He succeeds Kiran Ramamurthy, who is moving to become CEO of VML India. The two will work together until the change takes effect to hand over client relationships and operations.

  • Agency: Grey 82.5, part of The Ogilvy Group
  • Role: Chief executive officer
  • Effective: 1 December 2026
  • Predecessor: Kiran Ramamurthy, moving to VML India

Shouvik Roy Returns To Ogilvy

Roy has nearly three decades of experience and returns to The Ogilvy Group, where he was earlier president and head of Ogilvy Delhi, working with more than a dozen of the world's top 100 brands. He joined Ogilvy in Delhi in December 2019 and moved on in 2022.

He co-founded an advertising and design agency that helped create the Paper Boat brand, and later contributed to building G.O.A.T Brand Labs. In 2024 he joined Media.Monks India to lead business transformation. His earlier career included roles at HCL, GE Capital and DDB Mudra.

What The Ogilvy Group 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," said VR Rajesh, CEO, The Ogilvy Group 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," Rajesh said. "I look forward to working closely with him in this exciting new chapter."

About Grey 82.5

Grey 82.5 was formed by integrating Grey and 82.5. It is part of The Ogilvy Group, which runs distinct agency brands that keep their own identities and serve clients independently.

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