Delhi: Havas Media India, the media agency of Havas Media Network India, has announced the appointment of Sonal Jadhav as Managing Partner–West, to lead the agency’s operations across the fast-growing western markets.
Based in Mumbai, Sonal will report to Uday Mohan, COO, Havas Media & Havas Play India, and work closely with the network’s core leadership team.
With nearly two decades of experience in the media industry, Sonal has deep expertise in business and communication planning, digital transformation, and strategic media solutions across both traditional and new-age platforms. She joins Havas Media India from Mindshare, GroupM, where she served as Principal Partner, Client Leadership, managing a high-value client cluster that included SBI Life, Byju’s, Schneider Electric, and Lauritz Knudsen.
Her previous leadership roles include handling the ITC Personal Care portfolio at Wavemaker and leading the Unilever skincare mandate at Mindshare Fulcrum. She has also worked with Kellogg’s, ICICI, and Rio Tinto, building strong consumer-centric perspectives across FMCG, retail, finance, and lifestyle categories.
Havas Media India’s western operations have grown into a powerhouse over the past several years, servicing marquee clients such as Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, De Beers, Eurogrip Tyres, UTI Mutual Fund, Glenmark, CoinDCX, and several new-age brands. This growth has positioned Mumbai as a strategic hub, driving integrated mandates across Havas Media, Havas Play, PivotRoots, and specialist verticals.
Commenting on the appointment, Mohit Joshi, CEO, Havas Media Network India, said, “At Havas Media Network India, we are in an exciting phase of transformation. The West market continues to be a strategic growth engine for us, not just in terms of business but also talent and innovation. Sonal’s deep domain expertise, operational sharpness, and digital-first thinking make her a perfect fit to lead the next phase of our journey in the region. Her appointment reflects our commitment to building agile, forward-looking leadership that truly understands the market pulse.”
Uday Mohan, COO, Havas Media & Havas Play India, added, “Sonal brings a unique blend of strategic vision, client empathy, and delivery excellence. Her experience in handling multiple brands, especially in managing complex, multi-platform campaigns, will help us further solidify our operations in the West. We are excited to partner with her as we chart new growth chapters.”
Sharing her excitement, Sonal Jadhav said, “I’m thrilled to join Havas Media India at a time when the network is driving meaningful change across the industry. Its integrated philosophy, entrepreneurial culture, and data-led approach resonate strongly with me. The West is a high-impact, high-velocity market, and I look forward to working with our teams and clients to unlock innovative media solutions that create real business outcomes.”
