NAIROBI, Kenya August 19 — Marketing and communications network, Ogilvy Africa has announced the appointment of George Ojing as Managing Partner for its Kenya agency.
He will be responsible for leading the agency’s mandate on a sizeable portfolio of its brands, managed from the Nairobi offices.
Prior to this appointment, George ran a consulting firm as founder and CEO, advising MSMEs and Development Partners on their marketing and digital transformation goals.
In a career spanning over two decades, George has worked with leading global agency networks such as McCann Worldwide and TBWA, local agencies such as Scanad & Oxygene, and been a part of the Ogilvy group in Africa.
“During his years away from Ogilvy, George has gained new skills and a sharp local perspective. The combination of his old skills and new should be an asset to our agency in Kenya as we further strengthen our leadership position on the continent,” said Vikas Mehta – CEO, Ogilvy Africa.
George holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Design from the University of Nairobi and is an alumnus of Strathmore Business School.
“I am excited to be joining a company with such a strong record of creativity. I hope that my people-first approach to leadership and passion for moulding the next generation of marketers will enable us to deliver exciting and impactful growth for our clients,” said George.
