Ogilvy
Ogilvy is a five-time Cannes Lions Network of the Year marketing communications company that services Fortune Global 500 companies as well as local businesses through its network of more than 500 offices in 126 countries
Directors
Lauren Crampsie
Worldwide Chief Marketing Officer
Bio
As Ogilvy’s chief brand champion, Lauren is responsible for the direction and reputation of one of the world’s most recognized brands and award-winning creative agencies – including overall brand strategy, global communications, social media, and corporate responsibility. Under her leadership, Ogilvy has earned much recognition, most notably named “Global Agency of the Year” (2016) by Adweek, EFFIEs World’s Most Effective Agency Network (2012, 2013, 2016) and “Stand Out Agency” (2012, 2013, and 2016) by Advertising Age, among others. In addition to her role as worldwide CMO, Lauren served as Senior Advisor to the agency’s “Next Chapter” global brand transformation and in 2016 was appointed to Ogilvy’s Executive Leadership Team. Lauren is a member of the TIME’S UP™/ADVERTISING steering committee, reinforcing Ogilvy’s commitment to reform. In addition, Lauren was appointed to the MAKERS board and served as a delegate at the 2015 Media for Social Impact Summit held at the United Nations.
Awardees
Lou Aversano
Chief Executive, Ogilvy USA
Bio
With nearly 30 years’ experience driving strategy and bringing creative ideas to life, Lou now leads Ogilvy’s operations in the USA as Executive Partner, Chief Executive, USA. As USA steward, Lou leads an integrated team as the market seeks to bring Ogilvy’s “Next Chapter” strategy to life. Lou is known as one of the best account leads in the industry, but he also takes great pride in building and nurturing talent. He is committed to helping to create Ogilvy’s future workforce by bringing together talent with diversity of skill, gender and expertise. Lou has spent over 20 years at Ogilvy having managed and led IBM, one of the agency’s largest, multi-award winning and longstanding clients, during most of that time. In 2011, Lou took on the role of Chief Operating Officer for Ogilvy in New York. During his tenure, the New York office won significant new business assignments from clients such as Comcast (Business), E*Trade and Tiffany & Co. In April 2014, Lou was named CEO of Ogilvy’s New York operations, where he was responsible for the agency’s business performance, creative strategy, operations, client relationships and talent management. Lou attended Boston University and he graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance and Marketing and currently serves as an Advisor to AdLab - BU’s student run Advertising Agency. Lou also sits on the Board of Directors for the American Red Cross, Greater New York, ANA / BMA, Advertising Educational Foundation and 4 A’s.
Vicki Azarian
Partner, Executive Creative Director
Bio
Victoria Azarian is Partner, Executive Creative Director, member of the Ogilvy Worldwide Creative Council and on the Executive Leadership Team at Ogilvy
She has built her career connecting brands to cultural moments that make an impact on the world. Under her leadership, Ogilvy has won numerous awards for both creativity and effectiveness. Her work is also on display at the Henry Ford Museum of Innovation. She is a champion for advocating and amplifying a culture of diversity and inclusion in the Creative Department.
Victoria was recently named one of the top 18 creative leaders whose work in breaking into culture by Adweek.
Victoria lives in Brooklyn with her daughter, Elle who as a young feminist is already making change in the world. At only 11 years old, she launched Girls Rise Up. A movement to get people to vote for those who can't. It was picked up by MSNBC, Lady Gaga Born This Way Foundation, NowThis, to name a few. Victoria could not be more proud.