Sumit Vashisth

Commander
DISC Type : D

Creative Director at Ogilvy

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

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.

Topics They Care 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.
Social Impact Campaigns
He led the creative development of the award-winning "#DNAfightsRape" initiative, demonstrating a passion for using advertising to address critical social issues.

Media Appearances

Sumit Vashisht | Creative head Ogilvy | Episode 7. Featured in YouTube

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Work History

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

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from Faculty of Fine Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Education details unavailable from DAV Public School, Pushpanjali Enclave, Delhi

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Insights For Selling To Sumit

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sumit is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sumit

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sumit move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Sumit take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Sumit

Personality Compatibility


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