John Deschner

As CIO, John is charged with furthering the company’s digital and content capabilities, as well as implementing inventive platforms and processes to ensure that innovation is woven into the very fabric of the agency. He is a key leader across departments, while directly overseeing key digital functions, including creative technology, integrated production and social media management and strategy.
John comes to the agency from Kuala Lumpur, where he served as CEO of Ogilvy Malaysia, overseeing several agencies and helping the agency group grow and develop their digital and content capabilities. Prior to joining Ogilvy, he spent four years at Deutsch LA, rising to the role of EVP, Executive Director of the agency’s digital account management group.