Tanuja Bhat

Based in Mumbai

Tanuja Bhat is a creative leader at Ogilvy Mumbai, with a two-decade-long career all rooted at the agency. Beginning in 1994 as a trainee copywriter, she has risen through the ranks to become a Senior Executive Creative Director, consistently delivering purposeful and impactful work across diverse brand categories.

Prior to Ogilvy, Tanuja gained valuable experience with agencies like JWT, Publicis, and L&K Saatchi & Saatchi, where she took on roles ranging from creative to leadership. Her expertise also extended as a consultant across TBWA India, Lowe Lintas, McCann Healthcare, and Network Advertising, covering markets in India, Indonesia, and Bangkok.

Her portfolio spans lifestyle and beauty categories, with brands such as VIP Underwear, Onida, Philips India, World Gold Council, Maharashtra Tourism, Samsonite, and Asian Paints under her creative stewardship. Currently, she leads strategic work for Dove, Pond’s, Cadbury Bournvita, SEBI, SBI Life, Hindustan Pencils, Taj Holidays, and Fosters. She has also spearheaded socially impactful campaigns for NGOs like IAPA (adoption) and Breakthrough (women’s empowerment).

Rooted in empathy and innovation, Tanuja’s creative philosophy emphasizes storytelling that resonates deeply, connects emotionally, and drives meaningful change.

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