Hephzibah Pathak

Based in Mumbai

Hephzibah Pathak is the Executive Chairperson of Ogilvy India, where she leads its strategic direction, growth, and transformation agenda. Having been with the agency for almost three decades, she is known for her deep client focus and has been a trusted partner to many of Ogilvy’s key clients. Over this time, she has played a defining role in shaping the agency’s evolution—driving category-defining work and contributing significantly to its growth, culture, and reputation in India.

She began her career at Clarion Advertising in 1993 before moving to Ogilvy in 1997. Over the years, she has taken on multiple leadership roles—from client business leader to Mumbai office head to Chief Client Officer, India. She became a member of Ogilvy India’s board in 2012 and was elevated to Vice Chairperson in 2020, reflecting her steady rise within the organisation.

A strong advocate for people and culture, she has mentored several leaders within Ogilvy India and led initiatives such as the ‘JUNO’ program to nurture women leaders, along with creating ‘Leadership Dialogues’—a platform designed to help senior leaders strengthen their leadership capabilities. She is also a certified International Coach for Transformation, reinforcing her commitment to leadership development

Pathak has served on numerous industry juries in India and globally, including as Jury President for Creative Effectiveness at the Lynx Awards (MENA), and was a committee member of the Advertising Standards Council of India for over a decade.

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