Grey 82.5 appoints Shouvik Roy as CEO
He succeeds Kiran Ramamurthy, who will step into the role of CEO at VML India
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Published: Oct 29, 2026 3:16 PM | 2 min read
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- Shouvik Roy has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Grey 82.5, effective December 1, 2026, succeeding Kiran Ramamurthy, who will become CEO of VML India.
- Kiran Ramamurthy will collaborate with Shouvik Roy until the transition date to ensure a smooth handover of client partnerships and operations.
- Shouvik Roy brings 30 years of experience in brand strategy and marketing, having previously served as President and Head of Ogilvy Delhi and co-founding a successful advertising agency.
- VR Rajesh, CEO of The Ogilvy Group India, praised Kiran's leadership and expressed confidence in Shouvik's ability to drive business growth and creative excellence at Grey 82.5.
Grey 82.5, part of The Ogilvy Group, has appointed Shouvik Roy as its Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2026. He succeeds Kiran Ramamurthy, who will step into the role of CEO at VML India.
During his tenure at the helm of Grey 82.5, Kiran Ramamurthy drove transformation and significant business momentum. Between now and December 1, Kiran and Shouvik will work in close partnership to ensure a seamless handover across all client partnerships and operations.
Shouvik Roy brings three decades of experience in brand strategy, marketing transformation, and business building. Previously the President and Head of Ogilvy Delhi, Roy has worked closely with over a dozen of the Top 100 global brands. As an entrepreneur, he co-founded an acclaimed advertising and design agency where he was instrumental in creating the iconic Paperboat brand and later helped build G.O.A.T Brand Labs.
Commenting on the appointment, VR Rajesh, CEO of The Ogilvy Group India, said:
“Grey 82.5 enters this next phase on the back of tremendous momentum, built on a strong foundation following the successful integration of Grey and 82.5. I thank Kiran for his exceptional leadership, dedication, and the indelible impact he has made on the agency. We wish him the very best as he takes on the leadership of VML India.
In Shouvik Roy, Grey 82.5 gets a leader who perfectly embodies our challenger ethos. Shouvik pairs deep strategic gravitas with an entrepreneurial mindset and a proven track record of building beloved brands. His vision and energy will be invaluable in driving business growth and creative excellence for our clients, and I look forward to working closely with him in this exciting new chapter.”
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