Grey India has announced the appointment of Mahesh Ambaliya as group creative director. Ambaliya was working with WPP agency VML as senior creative director.

In May, WPP realigned its creative agency Grey under the leadership of Ogilvy, moving it away from its current reporting structure under the AKQA Group. Prior to his stint with VML, Ambaliya was with Ogilvy.

Harsh Kapadia, chief creative officer, Grey India, said, "Mahesh is not just one of India’s most awarded creative minds, he’s also one of the bravest. His work has consistently redefined what Indian creativity can achieve on the world stage. At Grey, we are building a culture that thrives on ambition and innovation, and Mahesh embodies both. I’m excited to finally collaborate with him, not just to create campaigns but breakthrough ideas that set new benchmarks for what '#FamouslyEffective' work from India can look like.”

Ambaliya said,’Pressure is on me now, to replicate my success. But I take comfort in knowing that I will be working with Harsh. I have known him for a few years and always wanted to collaborate with him. With Mukund Olety moving on, it was time for a new mentor. With Harsh’s experience, I want to push beyond the innovations I am known for and deliver work that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the best in the world. Easy to say, hard to do – but I believe we have a CCO who can help make that possible.”