Havas India has launched global business and digital transformation consultancy Gate One in India, marking the agency’s fourth international market after the UK, Ireland, and the US. The move has reinforced Havas India’s growing role in the global Havas ecosystem, with India now hosting its sixth global agency launch.
Gate One has been housed under the Havas Creative Network in the Havas Village, Bangalore. The consultancy has been positioned to deliver expertise in customer experience, marketing transformation, digital, data, AI strategy, and operational performance. The firm has also brought its entrepreneurial Incubator initiative to India, encouraging employees to develop and scale ventures from within the company.
Leading the India operations, Karan Ingle has been appointed as Client Director for Gate One. Based in Bangalore, he has been tasked with building and scaling the India practice while reporting to Ben Tye, Managing Partner of Gate One, and Rana Barua, Group CEO of Havas India, Southeast Asia and North Asia.
The expansion has formed part of Gate One’s global growth strategy, with another launch already in progress in France.
Ben Tye, Managing Partner, Gate One, said, “This is a very exciting time for Gate One as we open our new office in India, a vibrant hub of innovation, talent, and opportunity. Under Karan’s leadership, I have every confidence that Gate One India will thrive and deliver transformative change for clients in the region and across the globe.”
Rana Barua, Group CEO, Havas India, South East Asia and North Asia, said, “The launch of Gate One in India underscores our commitment to offering integrated, strategy-led services. Gate One’s consultancy strength combined with Havas’ creative prowess will set a new benchmark.”
Karan Ingle, Client Director- India, Gate One, said, “This launch represents a powerful convergence of local insight and global transformation expertise. I am confident we’ll be able to help Indian businesses deliver meaningful change with measurable impact.”
