Kent Wertime
About Kent Wertime
Kent Wertime Global CEO, Ogilvy One
Kent Wertime serves as the Global Chief Executive Officer of Ogilvy One, a role he has held since 2024. Additionally, he continues to manage his responsibilities in the APAC region, having been deeply involved in the company's operations across multiple markets. His leadership within Ogilvy One aligns with his extensive experience in the advertising and marketing sectors.
Kent Wertime CEO, APAC at Ogilvy
Kent Wertime is also the Chief Executive Officer for the APAC region at Ogilvy. He has been a key figure in the Asia Pacific region, serving in various high-level roles such as Chief Operating Officer since 2010 and Co-CEO since 2016. Wertime's tenure in Asia spans three decades, during which he has significantly contributed to Ogilvy's presence and growth in the area.
Kent Wertime's Career in Advertising and Marketing
Kent Wertime's career in advertising and marketing has seen him occupy senior positions in cities such as Hong Kong, Bangkok, Tokyo, and Singapore. Since joining Ogilvy in 1999 to lead the interactive division in Asia, he has had a transformative impact on the company's digital and interactive marketing capabilities. His career progressed with promotions to President of OgilvyOne Asia in 2004 and President of Ogilvy Japan in 2009.
Kent Wertime's Contributions to Digital Marketing
Kent Wertime has authored and co-authored books on digital marketing, contributing significantly to the field. His book 'Building Brands and Believers' was published in 2002, followed by 'DigiMarketing: The Essential Guide to New Media & Digital Marketing' in 2007. He writes regularly about digital and brand marketing and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences globally, sharing his extensive knowledge and insights.
Kent Wertime at Ogilvy Interactive Division
When Kent Wertime joined Ogilvy in 1999, he headed up the company's interactive division in Asia. Under his leadership, Ogilvy established the largest interactive agency operation in the region, with offices in 12 markets. His work in building and expanding this division has been instrumental in creating a robust digital marketing infrastructure for Ogilvy in Asia.