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Eugene Cheong

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Eugene Cheong is one of the most celebrated and provocative creative minds in Asian advertising, best known for his long tenure at Ogilvy & Mather where he served as Chief Creative Officer for Asia Pacific. His work consistently pushed boundaries in storytelling, craft, and cultural relevance, earning him a reputation as a creative giant whose influence shaped the identity of advertising across the region for decades. He is known for his sharp wit, philosophical approach to creativity, and willingness to challenge industry conventions. Cheong spent the bulk of his career at Ogilvy, rising through the ranks to become one of the most senior creative leaders in the network globally. Under his creative stewardship, Ogilvy Asia produced some of the most awarded and talked-about campaigns in the region, winning at Cannes Lions, One Show, D&AD, and other major international award shows. His leadership helped cement Singapore as a creative hub within the global advertising landscape. Beyond his agency work, Eugene Cheong is known as a thought leader and provocateur within the industry, frequently speaking at conferences and writing about the state of creativity, the role of advertising in culture, and the challenges facing the industry in the digital age. While his career is rooted in traditional creative advertising rather than AdTech specifically, his influence on brand storytelling and creative effectiveness intersects significantly with how brands deploy technology-driven advertising strategies.

Based: Singapore, Singapore

Last updated Jun 24, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Years in industry
35 years

Bio

Eugene Cheong is one of the most celebrated and provocative creative minds in Asian advertising, best known for his long tenure at Ogilvy & Mather where he served as Chief Creative Officer for Asia Pacific. His work consistently pushed boundaries in storytelling, craft, and cultural relevance, earning him a reputation as a creative giant whose influence shaped the identity of advertising across the region for decades. He is known for his sharp wit, philosophical approach to creativity, and willingness to challenge industry conventions. Cheong spent the bulk of his career at Ogilvy, rising through the ranks to become one of the most senior creative leaders in the network globally. Under his creative stewardship, Ogilvy Asia produced some of the most awarded and talked-about campaigns in the region, winning at Cannes Lions, One Show, D&AD, and other major international award shows. His leadership helped cement Singapore as a creative hub within the global advertising landscape. Beyond his agency work, Eugene Cheong is known as a thought leader and provocateur within the industry, frequently speaking at conferences and writing about the state of creativity, the role of advertising in culture, and the challenges facing the industry in the digital age. While his career is rooted in traditional creative advertising rather than AdTech specifically, his influence on brand storytelling and creative effectiveness intersects significantly with how brands deploy technology-driven advertising strategies.

Career

  • Chief Creative Officer, Asia Pacific

    Ogilvy & Mather · 2000s-2010s

  • Executive Creative Director

    Ogilvy & Mather Singapore · 1990s-2000s

Expertise & education

Expertise

Brand StorytellingCreative StrategyIntegrated AdvertisingCreative LeadershipCampaign DevelopmentAsia Pacific MarketsCreative EffectivenessAdvertising Craft

Speaking topics

The future of creativity in advertisingBrand storytelling in the digital ageCreative leadership and cultureAdvertising craft and effectivenessAsian advertising and cultural nuance

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Served as Chief Creative Officer for Ogilvy & Mather Asia Pacific, one of the largest creative networks in the region
  • Led Ogilvy Asia to numerous wins at Cannes Lions, One Show, and D&AD
  • Recognized as one of the most influential creative leaders in Asian advertising history
  • Frequent jury member and president at major international advertising award shows

Awards

Multiple Cannes Lions recognitionsOne Show awardsD&AD awardsSpikes Asia recognitions

Publications

  • Various industry essays and opinion pieces on creativity and advertising