Singapore – Creative advertising agency Ogilvy Singapore has elevated Sharon Ooi to chief talent officer in its operations in Singapore and Malaysia.
Before the promotion, Ooi served as the agency’s director of talent in Singapore and Malaysia for four years.
In her new role, Ooi will oversee Ogilvy’s talents across its offices in Singapore and Malaysia, ensuring a pleasant experience for its employees. Working closely with leaders while spearheading talent strategy, she aims to maintain Ogilvy’s reputation as an ideal workplace.
With expertise in HR functions, Ooi has held leadership positions at Leo Burnett, Publicis Communications, and most recently at Design Bridge Asia. Before joining Ogilvy, Ooi was part of the senior leadership team at the brand design agency, even expanding her remit to encompass China.
At Ogilvy, she will be reporting to Sue Olivier, chief people officer, and Kunal Jeswani, chief executive officer.
“The promotion of Sharon to Chief Talent Officer for Singapore and Malaysia recognises her outstanding leadership, unwavering commitment to our talent team, and her transformative impact on our Ogilvy culture,” Olivier said.
Jeswani commented, “Sharon’s promotion is a testament to her dedication, and the impact she has had on both our culture as well as our talent strategy. She has an exceptional ability to lead leaders. And her passion for building positive, engaging work environments, will spread across everything we do in Singapore & Malaysia.”
“As I step into this new role, I am grateful to Sue and Kunal for recognising my contributions and for their confidence in me. Exciting times lie ahead, as I look forward to further enhancing the employee experience, ensuring our workplace is not only a long-term career destination but also an employer of choice for top talent, where our people can thrive and become our strongest advocates to grow with us,” Ooi commented.
