Ogilvy Africa picks Cathy Gathu as new managing partner

Ogilvy Africa picks Cathy Gathu as new managing partner

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 28 – PR firm Ogilvy Africa has appointed Cathy Gathu to be the new Managing Partner as of August 1.

Gathu, who will report to Vikas Mehta, the firm’s Sub-Saharan Africa Chief Executive Officer,

She has more than 20 years’ experience in brand strategy and marketing communication.

“At Ogilvy we talk about Borderless Creativity as a way of expressing our ambition to offer truly integrated and more effective campaigning,” Mehta said.

“Her wealth of experience will ensure our clients in Kenya, and the region, benefit from a thoroughbred offering from Ogilvy Africa. We are delighted to have her on board.”