Toby Trygg has rejoined the Ogilvy network as executive creative director where he will lead the creative teams at Ogilvy Health’s New York office.

Trygg, who began his career more than 20 years ago at Ogilvy as an art director, comes to Ogilvy Health from McCann Health, where he held the post of SVP, group creative director. He has an extensive, 16-year background in consumer marketing and an additional seven years in the pharma and healthcare ecospheres. Trygg brings a truly multidisciplinary approach and disruptive thinking to Ogilvy Health.

In his new role, Trygg will be responsible for overseeing the creative teams located at the agency’s NY-based office where he will drive forward the creation of cutting-edge brand identities and execute breakthrough healthcare marketing campaigns. Mr. Trygg will report directly to Samantha Dolin, Ogilvy Health’s chief creative officer.

Trygg has been pioneering the use of new media and technologies in partnerships with new media outlets and platforms including Facebook, Google, and Snapchat. He was recently recognized by Facebook as one of the top 15 social thought leaders in the pharma industry. Trygg is a founding member, and current board member of Facebook’s Health Advisory Panel.

Trygg has received many awards and much recognition from some of the most prestigious creative competitions in the industry including Cannes Lions, London International Awards, Global Awards, and The Creative Floor Awards.