Suresh Raj

Suresh Raj leads integrated growth strategies for M&C Saatchi Group in North America, overseeing Creative, Performance, Public Relations, Influencer, Social, and Consulting practices. He brings over 20 years of experience across the full marketing communications spectrum, with previous growth leadership roles at McCann New York, VIRTUE Worldwide (the creative agency powered by VICE Media Group), Ogilvy Group, and Blue Focus Group (China's largest marketing communications network).

A self-described new business hunter, Suresh builds results-driven growth cultures across agencies, with particular focus on multi-country, multi-region, integrated opportunities. His track record spans helping global brands become culturally relevant through creative, inspiring work.

Suresh is a vocal champion of equality and diversity in and outside the marketing communications industry. He has been named to Top 100 lists (Ethnic Minority and LGBTQ+) by the Financial Times, Yahoo Finance, and YouTube, is an ADCOLOR nominee, Campaign 40 Under 40 honouree, and AdWeek Pride Star recipient. He served on the Cannes Lions jury for Glass: The Lion for Change (2024) and is a member of the Cannes Lions/ANA Global Growth Council and PTTOW!.