Ogilvy Public Relations: WPP Network Profile
Ogilvy Public Relations is the PR practice of Ogilvy, the WPP-owned network founded in 1948. Laurent Ezekiel became Ogilvy Group global CEO in September 2025.
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Global Network Agencies
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Dec 12, 2009
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EPR Editorial Team
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Originally published December 2009. Updated October 16, 2026.
What is Ogilvy Public Relations?
Ogilvy Public Relations is the PR practice of Ogilvy, the creative network founded by David Ogilvy in 1948 and owned by WPP. Ogilvy describes itself as a WPP company, and its group leadership oversees advertising, PR, social and influence, customer engagement, consulting and health.
Who leads Ogilvy?
WPP announced on September 5, 2025 that Laurent Ezekiel would become global CEO of the Ogilvy Group and executive sponsor for WPP Open X, and that Devika Bulchandani would become WPP's chief operating officer. Ezekiel had been CEO of WPP Open X for The Coca-Cola Company, which WPP built after the 2021 global agreement, and before WPP spent more than 16 years at Publicis Groupe, per Exchange4media. Bulchandani had led Ogilvy for about four years.
What changed in Ogilvy's structure?
WPP said Grey joined the Ogilvy network in May 2025 as part of a strategic realignment. The Ogilvy Group includes creative boutiques DAVID, INGO, NCA, Thjnk and Village Marketing alongside Grey. Cindy Rose, who succeeded Mark Read as WPP CEO on September 1, 2025, made the leadership changes among her first moves.
What does Ogilvy PR do?
Ogilvy's PR work covers corporate communications, consumer PR, public affairs, crisis communications, influencer work and health communications, and WPP's announcement describes PR as one of the integrated capabilities under the Ogilvy Group. EPR's crisis PR and corporate communications sections cover the disciplines.
Which clients does Ogilvy serve?
WPP said many of its largest clients are housed in Ogilvy.
How does Ogilvy PR compare with other global PR networks?
Ogilvy PR sits inside a holding-company creative network, so compare it with Edelman, which is independent, and with other networks such as Burson and MSL. More are listed in EPR's PR agency profiles directory.
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Related: PR agency profiles, Edelman, Burson, MSL, 5W Public Relations, Crisis PR, Corporate communications
Ogilvy Public Relations: WPP Network Profile FAQ
Who owns Ogilvy Public Relations?
WPP owns Ogilvy, and Ogilvy's PR practice is part of the Ogilvy Group.
Who is the CEO of Ogilvy?
Laurent Ezekiel became global CEO of the Ogilvy Group on September 5, 2025.
When was Ogilvy founded?
David Ogilvy founded it in 1948.
Editorial assessment by Everything-PR, based on public record and archive coverage. No firm-supplied marketing copy, no paid placement.
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