Miles Young: Ogilvy & Mather’s secret to attracting top overseas talent — independent.co.uk

So he is excited as Ogilvy prepares to move from Canary Wharf in east London to a prime site, Sea Containers House, overlooking the Thames on the South Bank. The swish Mondrian Hotel has already opened in the building and Ogilvy follows next year. For Mr Young, a lover of culture, being neighbours with the National Theatre, Royal Festival Hall, Shakespeare’s Globe and media employers such as ITV and rival ad group Omnicom (another new arrival), will be invigorating. The area has been dubbed “the creative and cultural mile” because of the influx of new talent, and it contrasts with east London.

Read More