OgilvyOne opens Riyadh office and appoints new Business Director

OgilvyOne, Riyadh will offer a full range of services including: Consulting, Direct Marketing, Customer Relationship Management along with creative communications services campaigns, database creation and enhancement. OgilvyOne is an integral part of Ogilvy's 360° brand stewardship offering, which connects brands with its customers at every single touch point

Cuthbert, an award-winning marketing and corporate communication professional brings a wealth of knowledge and proven insights to successfully implement and manage complex and measurable marketing communication campaigns. He has over 15 years experience in integrated communications in both Europe, USA and across Asia. Before joining OgilvyOne he worked as the Vice President, Regional Marketing & Communications, Club Med Asia Pacific and prior to that, he has extensive agency experience working alongside such global brands as HSBC, Holiday Inn, British Airways, Cathy Pacific and United Airlines.

Commenting on his appointment and the launch of the new office Simon Cuthbert says "I am delighted and confident that this business will be a huge success in the KSA as clients are demanding to see measurable returns on their investment, which we will be able to deliver."

Commenting further, James Duthie, Regional Managing Director of OgilvyOne states

"This is another great milestone in our business development and brings the total number of OgilvyOne offices in the region to 3. The launch of the KSA office is one which shows our commitment to the country and is in direct response to the needs requirements of our expanding client base. We are pleased to have Simon on board, he will be a great asset to the company and brings a wealth of experience and a complete understanding of our industry and the competitive landscape in which we operate. He will play a vital role in enhancing OgilvyOne's growth throughout the Middle East."