Grey 82.5 has announced the appointment of Shouvik Roy as chief executive officer, Grey 82.5, effective 1 December, 2026. 

He succeeds Kiran Ramamurthy, who will step into the role of CEO at VML India. 

Between now and 1 December, Ramamurthy and Roy will work in close partnership to ensure a seamless handover across all client partnerships and operations.

Roy's last full-time stint was also with Ogilvy from 2019 to 2022, where he was serving as the president. 

VR Rajesh, CEO, The Ogilvy Group India, said, “Grey 82.5 enters this next phase on the back of tremendous momentum, built on a strong foundation following the successful integration of Grey and 82.5. I thank Kiran for his exceptional leadership, dedication, and the indelible impact he has made on the agency. We wish him the very best as he takes on the leadership of VML India. In Shouvik Roy, Grey 82.5 gets a leader who perfectly embodies our challenger ethos. Shouvik pairs deep strategic gravitas with an entrepreneurial mindset and a proven track record of building beloved brands. His vision and energy will be invaluable in driving business growth and creative excellence for our clients, and I look forward to working closely with him in this exciting new chapter.”

In the past, Roy has worked with HCLTech, and Mudra Communications, to name a few.