John Zeigler : Driven to Create

02/12/2025 53 min

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Episode Synopsis

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 Global Marketer of the Year in 2013.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.Together with business partner Greg Bailey, John has founded Zeigler Bailey, 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.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.Enjoy this month’s episode of Let's Drive Together with Glenn Ridge, featuring the remarkable journey of John Zeigler.