Mumbai, August 31, 2025 – Grey India has strengthened its creative leadership with the appointment of Mahesh Ambaliya as Group Creative Director. In this role, Mahesh will work across the agency’s three offices, bringing his globally recognized creative expertise to drive Grey India’s next phase of growth.
With over 11 years of experience, Mahesh is celebrated for delivering culturally relevant and category-defining campaigns that have positioned India prominently on the global advertising stage. His body of work includes 12 Cannes Lions, featuring two Grand Prix awards—both historic firsts for India in their categories.
A long-time member of the WPP network, Mahesh spent five years at Ogilvy and six at VML, where he led several high-impact campaigns. Among his most notable achievements are innovative projects that generated 27 billion views on TikTok, earning widespread global recognition.
Speaking about his new role, Mahesh Ambaliya 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.”
Welcoming him, Harsh Kapadia, Chief Creative Officer, Grey India, said, “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.”
