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Devika Bulchandani
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Devika Bulchandani is Chief Operating Officer at WPP. She previously held various strategy leadership roles at McCann Worldgroup over a 15-year period from 2000 to 2015.
Last updated Oct 18, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team
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- Years in industry
- 25 years
Career
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Expertise & education
Expertise
Brand StrategyData-Driven CreativityPurpose-Led MarketingAI in AdvertisingIntegrated Marketing CommunicationsCreative TransformationDiversity and Inclusion in AdvertisingGlobal Agency Operations
Education
- Bachelor's Degree, University of Mumbai
- MBA, reportedly completed in India prior to US career
Speaking topics
The Future of Creativity in an AI-Driven WorldPurpose-Led Brand BuildingDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion in AdvertisingData and Technology as Creative EnablersTransforming Legacy Agencies for the Modern Marketing Era
Recognition
Notable achievements
- Appointed Global CEO of Ogilvy in 2023, becoming one of the few women to lead a top-five global creative network
- Led MasterCard's 'True Name' campaign at McCann, enabling chosen-name display for transgender and non-binary cardholders — widely recognized as a landmark purpose-driven brand initiative
- Drove significant revenue and cultural transformation as CEO of Ogilvy North America
- Recognized as one of the most influential women in advertising by multiple industry publications
Awards
Adweek's Most Powerful Women in AdvertisingCampaign US Power 100Ad Age Women to WatchCannes Lions recognition for MasterCard 'True Name' campaign
Publications
- Contributor to industry trade press including Ad Age and Campaign on topics of creativity, DEI, and the future of advertising
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