Ash Chagla

Ash Chagla has over 20 years of experience in the advertising industry, holding various creative and managerial roles at renowned agencies. Ash currently serves as the Chief Creative Officer at Science & Sunshine, a new and innovative advertising agency. Prior to this, they worked as the Executive Creative Director at the same company for five years. Before joining Science & Sunshine, Ash held the position of Executive Creative Director at Young & Rubicam Dubai. Ash also served as the Regional Creative Director and Creative Director at the same agency during different time periods. Ash started their advertising career as a Senior Copywriter at M&C Saatchi Dubai and later worked as an Account Manager at Lowe Dubai. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated a deep understanding of the power of brands and has consistently contributed to the success of the agencies they have worked for.

Ash Chagla completed their high school education at Dubai College from 1986 to 1993, earning A levels and GCSEs. Ash then pursued a BA in Media & Communication from The University of Auckland, where they studied from 1994 to 1998. In 2001, Ash received professional training in "The Whole Brain Approach to Business Communications" from Lowe. Ash further enhanced their skills and knowledge through professional training workshops, including "Campaign Planning Workshop" at Lowe in 2003, "The 6 Thinking Hats Workshop" at JWT in 2006, and "Digital Marketing Workshop" at The IDM Institute in 2008.