Mumbai: Havas Media Network India has appointed Sparsh Ganguli as Head of Trading, strengthening its leadership team and media trading capabilities as the network continues to deliver its “Growth Powered by Desire” proposition through integrated, future-ready media solutions.
Based in Mumbai, Ganguli will report to Mohit Joshi, CEO, Havas Media Network India, and lead the network’s trading function across the country. In his new role, he will focus on driving strategic media partnerships, strengthening trading capabilities and delivering commercial excellence across the business.
Ganguli brings more than three decades of experience spanning media, advertising and entertainment. Prior to joining Havas Media Network India, he served as Country Head – India at Astus Group, where he led the company’s India operations and growth strategy. Earlier, he spent over 12 years as Business Head at Matrix Publicities and Media India Pvt. Ltd. (WPP Group), playing a key role in building it into one of the industry’s leading media buying and trading entities.
Over the course of his career, he has held leadership roles at several leading media organisations, including GroupM ESP, Sahara One Media & Entertainment, Sony Entertainment Television and Star TV. His experience spans media trading, media buying, media sales, digital strategy, strategic partnerships and business management.
Commenting on the appointment, Mohit Joshi, CEO, Havas Media Network India, said, “We are delighted to welcome Sparsh to Havas Media Network India. His rich experience across media trading, strategic partnerships and business leadership makes him a valuable addition to our leadership team. As we continue to strengthen our integrated capabilities and deliver Growth Powered by Desire for our clients, Sparsh’s expertise will play a pivotal role in building stronger partnerships, driving commercial excellence and accelerating our growth journey. We look forward to the leadership and perspective he brings to our network.”
Speaking about his appointment, Sparsh Ganguli, Head of Trading, Havas Media Network India, said, “I am excited to join Havas Media Network India at such a dynamic phase of its growth. The network has built a strong reputation for its integrated approach, entrepreneurial culture and commitment to delivering impactful business outcomes for clients. I look forward to collaborating with the talented teams across the network, strengthening our partnerships with the media ecosystem and creating long-term value for our clients and stakeholders.”
The appointment reflects Havas Media Network India’s continued investment in strengthening its leadership bench and enhancing its future-ready capabilities. The company said Ganguli’s expertise in media trading and commercial strategy will further bolster its ability to deliver agile, data-driven and impactful media solutions that help brands accelerate business growth.
