Bengaluru: Havas Media India, part of Havas Media Network India, has announced the appointment of Sujata Singh as President – South, tasked with spearheading operations across the southern markets. Based in Bengaluru, Singh will report to Uday Mohan, COO, Havas Media & Havas Play India, and collaborate closely with the agency’s core leadership team.
Singh brings over two decades of experience across brand and agency ecosystems. Most recently, she served as Strategy Consultant at IPG Mediabrands, leading strategy for marquee businesses such as ITC and Ather Energy while contributing to new business wins. Her career spans leadership roles at Amazon India, where she established and led the media function, and at agencies including GroupM and Omnicom. She has worked with leading brands across FMCG, auto, retail, fashion, technology, and consumer durables such as Diageo USL, Intel, Puma, Paperboat, Hero MotoCorp, Titan, Dabur India, Perfetti, and Vodafone.
Havas Media India’s southern operations have recorded strong growth in recent years, driven by high-profile client acquisitions and retention including Swiggy, PUMA, Joyalukkas, and V-Guard. This success has cemented the South as a strategic growth hub, making the region a key market for emerging brands and unicorns.
Commenting on the appointment, Mohit Joshi, CEO, Havas Media Network India, said, “Bengaluru remains a critical hub, housing some of our most exciting mandates across Havas Media, Havas Play & PivotRoots. Sujata’s appointment underscores our commitment to future-ready leadership with a strong grasp of both strategy and execution. Her expertise will be pivotal in elevating our regional momentum and client experience.”
Uday Mohan, COO, Havas Media & Havas Play India, added, “Sujata brings a strong blend of strategic depth, client-centricity, and operational leadership critical for our South market ambitions. Her diverse experience will help sharpen our solutions and strengthen our position in this dynamic market.”
Expressing enthusiasm about her new role, Singh said, “I’m excited to join Havas Media at a time when the network is setting new benchmarks in the industry. I believe in the Havas village integrated approach, which goes beyond the conventional to deliver on our Meaningful Brands proposition. The South is an incredibly dynamic market, and I look forward to creating innovative, insight-led media solutions that drive measurable impact.”
With Singh at the helm of its southern operations, Havas Media India aims to consolidate its leadership position and accelerate growth in one of the country’s most competitive advertising markets.
