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Sumit Vashisth

Commander · DISC type D
Creative Director at Ogilvy
📍 Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Sumit Vashisth is a Creative Director at Ogilvy India with over 18 years of experience building brands through strong visual craft and integrated storytelling. A Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate, he has a keen interest in leveraging AI tools like Midjourney to enhance ideation and business pitches, shaping long-term creative platforms for clients.

Described by colleagues as a talented and enthusiastic problem-solver, Sumit thrives on simplifying complex briefs and mentoring his teams. He believes creativity is built on curiosity and collaboration. His background in fine arts informs his passion for visual craft and creating work that earns, rather than just demands, attention.

He spearheaded a powerful social campaign, "#DNAfightsRape, " using a t-shirt to emphasize the importance of preserving evidence to increase conviction rates for rapists in India.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Creative Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Personality Overview

How Sumit shows up

Strong-Willed
Risk-Taker
Very Quick

They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms. They are very proud of what they do. They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.

Priorities

Topics Sumit cares about

AI in Creativity
He actively explores and uses AI-driven visualization tools like Midjourney, Fotor, and Clipdrop to enhance creative ideation, storytelling, and business presentations.
Integrated Storytelling
His professional focus is on building brands through culturally rooted ideas and cohesive narratives across various platforms to create impactful campaigns.
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Career

Work history

4-2018
Creative Director
Ogilvy
6-2017 - 3-2018
Creative Director
SoHo Square
8-2016 - 6-2017
Associate Creative Director (ART)
Hakuhodo Percept Pvt. Ltd.
10-2015 - 8-2016
Creative Group Head (ART)
Cheil India
7-2011 - 10-2015
Creative Supervisor
Dentsu Marcom
In the press

Media appearances

Sumit Vashisht | Creative head Ogilvy | Episode 7. Featured in YouTube
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Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Faculty of Fine Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Education details unavailable
DAV Public School, Pushpanjali Enclave, Delhi
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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