John Gale selected to Ogilvy & Mather SA Board

John Gale

"I am thrilled to become a member of the ExCo as I have gained important insights over the years as MD in Durban," says Gale. "I believe I will be able to add further perspectives and value to the continued success of one of South Africa's leading advertising groups."

With over 21 years with the Ogilvy group and, more recently, 13 years at the helm of the Durban office, Gale brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to the O&M SA Board. He has worked on major brands such as Castle Lager, Castle Lite, Hansa Pilsener, Debonairs Pizza, Volvo, Mica, Continental. While at Ogilvy Africa (1998/9), he was primarily involved in managing brands for key clients with business interests and activities in Sub-Saharan Africa.

"We realise it is important for Ogilvy to have a footprint in each of the major business regions in the country, it is also important from the perspective of a global brand that we are aligned when it comes to the implementation of the company's processes and structures, not to mention those of our global clients.

"While we work independently of each other, it is important and enriching to remain connected and involved in important areas of the business such as implementation of group strategy, human resources, training and technology. My appointment to the ExCo will ensure our Durban and KZN interests are synergized with the rest of the group," says Gale.