NEW YORK — The Ogilvy Group has announced the promotion of Kelsey Murray to Global Head of Growth, effective immediately. In this expanded role, she will oversee growth strategies across the group’s entire brand portfolio, including Ogilvy, Grey, David, New Commercial Arts, and INGO.
Key Leadership and Objectives
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Reporting Structure: Murray will report directly to Global CEO Laurent Ezekiel.
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Strategic Focus: Her primary mission is to enhance network-wide collaboration to accelerate new business opportunities and provide integrated solutions for global clients.
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WPP Integration: She will focus on scaling a culture of “meaningful growth” across both The Ogilvy Group and the broader WPP network.
Proven Track Record
Since joining Grey in 2022, Murray has been recognized for her ability to unify diverse teams across different geographies to win high-stakes accounts:
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Integrated Wins: She played a pivotal role in securing global accounts for Henkel Consumer Brands and Kenvue.
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Creative Portfolio: Her leadership contributed to successful pitches for major brands such as ABInBev, Haleon, and Circle K.
Global CEO Laurent Ezekiel praised her “creatively minded approach” and deep involvement in the pitch process, noting her ability to deliver impactful, integrated solutions that solve complex business challenges.
