Mumbai: Havas Media Network India has appointed Archana Aggarwal as Chief Growth Officer, as the network looks to accelerate its growth momentum in India, one of its top 10 and fastest-growing global markets. Anchored in its global vision of “Growth Powered by Desire,” the company continues to strengthen its integrated approach to growth, enabled by Converged.AI, its proprietary operating system that combines data, technology, and human insight.
With a presence across Gurugram, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, the network has built a portfolio of over 100 clients and a workforce of more than 1,000 professionals, reflecting its continued expansion in the Indian market.
Aggarwal will be based in Gurugram and will report to Mohit Joshi. In her new role, she will lead the growth agenda across Havas Media, PivotRoots, Havas Play, and Arena Media, focusing on new business development, strengthening client partnerships, and advancing the network’s integrated capabilities.
Rana Barua, Group CEO, Havas India, SEA & North Asia (Japan and South Korea), said, “India continues to be a critical market for Havas globally and is among our top 10 markets worldwide. We are seeing strong momentum across Havas Media Network India, driven by our integrated model and growing client partnerships. Archana’s appointment comes at a pivotal time as we continue to scale our capabilities and accelerate growth in the market. I wish her all the best.”
Mohit Joshi, CEO, Havas Media Network India, said, “We are delighted to welcome Archana to Havas Media Network India at a time of strong growth. Her deep understanding of consumer behaviour and proven ability to translate insights into business outcomes will be instrumental as we continue to scale our integrated, data-led capabilities across agencies.”
Archana Aggarwal, Chief Growth Officer, Havas Media Network India, said, “I’m excited to join Havas Media Network India at such an important phase of its growth journey. The opportunity to drive growth across a diverse and integrated ecosystem is compelling, and I look forward to working with the teams to deliver meaningful impact for clients.”
A seasoned media and marketing leader with over two decades of experience, Aggarwal joins from Airtel, where she served as Vice President – Media, leading integrated media strategies aligned with evolving consumer behaviour and business outcomes. Her experience spans digital and traditional media, with expertise across FMCG, telecom, and the broader marketing ecosystem, having worked with brands such as Procter & Gamble, Unilever, L’Oréal, Coca-Cola, the Diamond Trading Corporation, and Airtel.
Known for her forward-looking approach, Aggarwal brings expertise in emerging platforms and technologies, including Connected TV, AI, and the metaverse, combining strategic depth with strong executional capabilities as Havas continues to scale its presence in India
