Havas India, part of the global Havas network, has announced leadership changes in three key agencies: Havas Worldwide India (creative), Conran Design Mumbai (brand design), and Havas CX India (customer experience).
- Kundan Joshee, Managing Partner, Havas Worldwide India, has been promoted as Managing Director of the India operations.
- Anupama Ramaswamy, Chief Creative Officer, Havas Worldwide India, will also mantle the additional responsibility of Joint Managing Director along with the CCO profile.
- Geet Nazir, Managing Partner of Conran Design Mumbai, has been elevated to Managing Director of the agency.
- Prashant Tekwani, Managing Partner, Havas CX India, has been elevated to Managing Director of both Havas CX India and Ekino (technology) India.
Strengthening the Creative Network in India:
With eight agencies, Havas Creative Network India’s growth is fueled by global expertise, acquisitions, wins, talent pool strength, and awards. Havas Worldwide India, Conran Design Mumbai, and Havas CX India have been key in making the network future-ready.
In addition, the Creative Network includes Think Design (UI/UX) led by Deepali Saini, CEO, Shobiz (experiential) led by Sameer Tobaccowala, CEO, PR Pundit Havas Red (public relations) led by Archana Jain, CEO, Havas People (employer branding) led by Arindam Sengupta as Managing Director, and Prose on Pixels (production) led by Makarand Nirmal, Vice President – Operations.
While Kundan, Geet and Prashant will be based out of Mumbai, Anupama will continue to be based out of Gurgaon. All four along with Sameer, Archana, Deepali and Arindam will continue to report to Rana Barua, Group CEO, Havas India, South East Asia & North Asia (Japan & South Korea).
Despite leadership changes at Havas Worldwide India in the past year, Anupama and Kundan have been key in solidifying the agency and enhancing client relationships with brands like Reckitt, Stellantis, MamaEarth, Suzuki, William Grant, UTI Mutual Fund, and Harman. Anupama led successful campaigns for clients such as Harpic, Veet, Mortein, Mamaearth, IQOO, and more while building a strong creative team. Kundan strengthened client ties, won new business, like Karnataka Bank, Indie, IQOO, and RealMe, and improved processes, boosting overall business performance and client satisfaction.
Conran Design Mumbai, led by Geet Nazir since 2021, has emerged as a top brand consultancy in India. The agency has secured notable clients like Zydus Lifesciences and Coca-Cola India. Within three years, it has garnered prestigious awards, including Gold at Transform Asia and Silver in the South Asia Brand Design Agency category. Recently, Havas introduced the Conran Design Group network, enhancing the branding capabilities globally. Geet’s new role is pivotal for the agency’s expansion.
Since 2020, Prashant has been pivotal in developing and leading Havas CX in India. He has strengthened the agency with a robust CX team, made significant strides with key clients like Bandhan Life, Bosch, Tata Steel, STT, and Air Asia. Under his leadership, Havas CX India is set to expand its operations by enhancing talent and expertise in CRM, technology, loyalty, etc.
The journey ahead:
This transition marks an exciting phase for Havas India as it continues to innovate, lead, and deliver exceptional results for its clients.
In discussing the recent elevations, Rana Barua emphasised the strategic trajectory of the organisation, stating, “Over the past few years, our focus has been on enhancing our expertise and solidifying our position as the most progressive communications network in India. While our Media Network, under the leadership of Mohit Joshi, Uday Mohan, R Venkat, and Shibu Shivanandan, has thrived, Havas Creative Network India has grown exponentially both organically and inorganically and has built the creative repertoire of Havas India.”
“Kundan, Anupama, Geet, and Prashant have been instrumental in scaling up the operations of their respective agencies, demonstrating resilience and genuine leadership qualities,” Rana continued. “As we transition towards a new phase of growth, I am confident that these four leaders will play an even greater role in driving our growth, both within India and on a global scale. Their dedication and leadership is paving the way for our future success. I wish them all the best.”
