Marketing Director Oindrila Roy of Publicis India resigns to embark on a fresh endeavor.
In the dynamic world of advertising, Oindrila Roy stands out as a beacon of leadership and strategic expertise. With a career spanning over two decades, she has left an indelible mark on multiple top advertising agencies in India.
Recently, Oindrila served as the Managing Director (MD) of Publicis India from August 2022 until July 2025. During her tenure, she steered the agency through a transformative period before stepping down to start her own venture, Opinion Incubator.
Her journey in the advertising industry began at JWT (now VML) as an account executive. She later rose through the ranks, holding leadership roles like Client Services Director and Account Director. A significant milestone in her career was her time at Lowe Lintas, where she served as Senior Brand Services Manager.
Oindrila's career trajectory continued to soar, leading to roles at Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett, and Essence. She served as Associate Vice President at Saatchi & Saatchi from December 2008 to June 2010, and as Senior Vice President at Leo Burnett from October 2014 to April 2018. At Essence, she led the strategy function as Head of Strategy, India from 2019 to 2022.
Before her tenures at these esteemed agencies, Oindrila founded and managed Bright Angles Consulting as Managing Partner.
Currently, Oindrila is associated with Publicis India, Opinion Incubator (her new venture), Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett, and more, contributing significantly to the development and direction of these major advertising firms and their client strategies. Her role has primarily involved agency leadership, strategy headship, and consulting entrepreneurship within the advertising space.
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- Oindrila Roy's impressive career spans across various advertising agencies, including Publicis India, Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett, and Essence, where she held positions such as Managing Director, Associate Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Head of Strategy.
- Her entrepreneurial spirit is evident in her roles beyond advertising agencies, as she founded Bright Angles Consulting and later started her own venture, Opinion Incubator.
- With a strong background in business, marketing, and finance, Oindrila's expertise extends to entrepreneurship and has led to her significant contributions to the strategic direction of multiple businesses and advertising firms globally.
