Jai Kotecha appointed CEO of Grey London

Prior to this, Jai Kotecha was with Ogilvy as EMEA Managing Director, Clients

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Published: Dec 23, 2025 12:28 PM  | 2 min read
Jai Kotecha appointed CEO of Grey London
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  • Jai Kotecha has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Grey London, as announced in a LinkedIn post by the agency.
  • Kotecha, known for his expertise in creativity and brand building, previously served as EMEA Managing Director, Clients at Ogilvy for over 13 years.
  • His appointment is aimed at strengthening Grey London's creative ambitions and strategic offerings for clients, with a focus on delivering impactful ideas.
  • Kotecha expressed enthusiasm for his new role, emphasizing collaboration with teams to create "brave, enduring ideas" that resonate in today's market.

Grey London has announced the appointment of Jai Kotecha as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership move at the agency. The company shared the news of his appointment through a LinkedIn post.

"Big news for Grey London. We are thrilled to welcome Jai Kotecha as CEO of Grey London! A champion of creativity and modern brand building, Jai joins us at a moment of growth. His track record speaks for itself and we can’t wait to see him take Grey London to new heights", the LinkedIn post read.

Known as a strong champion of creativity and brand building, Kotecha brings his expertise in driving impactful ideas and business transformation across the advertising and marketing landscape.

Prior to this, Jai Kotecha was with Ogilvy for over 13 years. He last held the role of EMEA Managing Director, Clients at the agency.

Expressing delight at the new role, Jai Kotecha said, "I’m eager to work hand-in-hand with our teams to deliver brave, enduring ideas that define what ‘Famously Effective’ means in today’s world.”

With his appointment, Grey London aims to further strengthen its creative ambitions and strategic offerings for clients.

Laurent Ezekiel, Global CEO Ogilvy Group & Executive Sponsor WPP Open X, said, “We are working hard and making moves.  I'm so pleased to announce that Jai Kotecha will be Grey London's new CEO. Jai has an impressive track record of modern brand building with amazing his amazing partners Helen Rhodes and Tarek Sioufi will take the agency to new 'famously effective' heights”.

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Published On: Dec 23, 2025 12:28 PM