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I am not going anywhere, says Piyush Pandey

Q&A with Ogilvy India, South Asia executive chairman and creative director

Piyush Pandey, Ogilvy India
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Piyush Pandey

Viveat Susan Pinto Mumbai
Since the surprise announcement of Sonal Dabral’s appointment as Ogilvy India’s group chief creative officer and vice-chairman on Monday, the advertisement firm’s South Asia Executive Chairman and Creative Director PIYUSH PANDEY had to contend a buzz about his retirement. But the 62-year-old adman tells Viveat Susan Pinto that he prefers playing captain, “not only building a team but also scoring runs”. Edited excerpts:

How do you feel having Sonal on board? And, what would the role as group chief creative officer and vice-chairman entail?

Sonal is a very dear friend. It was my dream to have him back. The time