R.K. Swamy

R. K. Swamy (1922 – 2003) was an Indian advertising industry executive. He was involved in setting up the southern operations of J. Walter Thompson's Indian associate, Hindustan Thompson Associates (HTA).

Career In April 1973, he founded R. K. Swamy Advertising Associates in Chennai, subsequently expanding it to include businesses in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata and Hyderabad. The company was one of India's top ten agencies within its first five years of operation. It went on to partner with BBDO, initially, in 1985, as a non-equity partner, and then, in 1990, as an equity partner, RK Swamy BBDO. Swamy was involved in making Madras an important location for the advertising industry. He was also at the helm of various industry bodies, the Audit Bureau of Circulations and Advertising Agencies Association of India among them. He also started Hansa Vision, a television programming company.

Outside of his advertising career, Swamy spent time on Hindu religious and cultural activities, especially on the restoration of temples and other historical structures.

Personal life Swamy's son Srinivasan Swamy became Chairman and Managing Director of his company after his death, his other son, Shekar Swamy, assuming the role of CEO.