Strategy Director

Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry. 

The Strategy Director is a key leadership role within the agency, responsible for driving strategic thinking and ensuring the delivery of impactful brand and communication strategies for our clients. A strong advocate for creative excellence, you will use your expertise and vision to inspire and guide the agency's creative output. You will lead a team of strategists, oversee strategic planning for key accounts, contribute significantly to new business development, and play a vital role in shaping the agency's overall strategic vision. You are a recognized expert in your field, capable of inspiring both clients and colleagues with your strategic insights and creative thinking.

• Cultivate strong, trusted advisor relationships with senior-level clients.
• Lead client engagements, providing strategic counsel and direction.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within existing accounts.
• Oversee client budgets and ensure projects are delivered profitably.

• Lead the development and implementation of innovative brand and communication strategies.
• Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and audience insights gathering.
• Define brand positioning, messaging, and communication frameworks.
• Oversee the development of strategic deliverables, ensuring quality and effectiveness.

• Champion creative excellence within the agency, fostering a culture of innovation and strategic thinking.
• Provide strategic guidance and inspiration to creative teams, ensuring work is both creatively brilliant and strategically sound, reflecting your own high standards for creative output.
• Contribute to the agency's thought leadership efforts, sharing expertise and insights through publications, presentations, and industry events.

• Manage, mentor, and inspire a team of strategists, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide regular feedback, and create opportunities for skill enhancement.
• Build a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment.

• Play a leading role in new business pitches, developing compelling strategic proposals and presenting with confidence and clarity.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, contributing to the agency's growth and success.

Continued growth within the agency is dependent on consistently demonstrating exceptional strategic leadership, building strong client relationships, fostering a high-performing team, and contributing significantly to new business wins. Success will be measured by client satisfaction, team performance, revenue growth, industry recognition, and overall contribution to the agency's strategic vision.

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.