Grey India has appointed Mahesh Ambaliya as Group Creative Director. In this role, he will work across all three offices and contribute to the agency’s next phase of growth.
Ambaliya brings more than 11 years of creative experience, with work spanning culturally relevant campaigns and category-first innovations that have won global recognition. His portfolio includes 12 Cannes Lions, among them two Grand Prix awards—the first for India in their respective categories.
He has been part of the WPP network for nearly 11 years, including five years at Ogilvy and six years at VML. His work during this time achieved significant success, including campaigns that drew over 27 billion views on TikTok and earned international awards for creative excellence.
Mahesh Ambaliya, Group Creative Director, Grey India, said, “Pressure is on me now, to replicate my success. But I take comfort in knowing that I will be working with Harsh. I have known him for a few years and always wanted to collaborate with him. With Mukund Olety moving on, it was time for a new mentor. With Harsh’s experience, I want to push beyond the innovations I am known for and deliver work that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the best in the world. Easy to say, hard to do – but I believe we have a CCO who can help make that possible.”
Harsh Kapadia, Chief Creative Officer, Grey India, added, “Mahesh is not just one of India’s most awarded creative minds, he’s also one of the bravest. His work has consistently redefined what Indian creativity can achieve on the world stage. At Grey, we are building a culture that thrives on ambition and innovation, and Mahesh embodies both. I’m excited to finally collaborate with him, not just to create campaigns but breakthrough ideas that set new benchmarks for what #FamouslyEffective work from India can look like.”
