Havas Media Network India has appointed Archana Aggarwal as Chief Growth Officer as it has continued to expand its operations in India, one of its key global markets. The appointment has aligned with the network’s focus on advancing an integrated growth approach supported by its Converged.AI operating system.
The network has established its presence across Gurugram, Mumbai and Bangalore, and has built a portfolio of over 100 clients with a team of more than 1,000 professionals.
Aggarwal has been based in Gurugram and has reported to Mohit Joshi, CEO, Havas Media Network India. In her role, she has been tasked with leading the growth agenda across Havas Media, PivotRoots, Havas Play and Arena Media. Her responsibilities have included driving new business, strengthening client partnerships, and advancing integrated growth strategies.
She has joined the organisation with over two decades of experience in media and marketing. Prior to this, she has served as Vice President – Media at Airtel, where she has led integrated media strategies aligned with business and consumer needs. Her experience has spanned both digital and traditional media, with work across sectors such as FMCG, telecom and marketing, including associations with brands such as P&G, Unilever, L’Oréal, Coca-Cola, the Diamond Trading Corporation, and Airtel.
She has also worked on emerging platforms and technologies including Connected TV, AI and the metaverse.
“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.” — Rana Barua, Group CEO, Havas India, SEA and North Asia (Japan and South Korea).
“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.” — Mohit Joshi, CEO, Havas Media Network India.
“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.” — Archana Aggarwal, Chief Growth Officer, Havas Media Network India.
