John Zeigler : Driven to Create

<p>John Zeigler is a celebrated advertising and marketing executive best known for his senior leadership within the global network DDB. He led one of the most successful agency groups in the Asia-Pacific region—26 agencies across 14 countries with more than 3,200 employees—and was honoured as the Academy of Marketing Science’s <strong>Global Marketer of the Year</strong> in 2013.</p><p>But beyond the boardroom, John is a lifelong car enthusiast. Growing up around his father’s passion for motoring, he went on to restore and modify countless cars. Now, he’s taking on his most ambitious challenge yet: launching his own car manufacturing company.</p><p>Together with business partner Greg Bailey, John has founded <strong>Zeigler Bailey</strong>, building modern, high-quality cars inspired by the iconic G-Series Porsche 911s of the ’70s and ’80s. With eight orders already placed, they’re preparing to launch in Australia next year—then take their creations to the world.</p><p>Some may call the dream far-fetched, but after seeing the Melbourne workshop, the craftsmanship, and the team’s enthusiasm, it’s clear John, Greg, and their investors could be onto something extraordinary.</p><p>Enjoy this month’s episode of Let&#39;s Drive Together with Glenn Ridge, featuring the remarkable journey of John Zeigler.</p><p><br></p>