Havas Media India has appointed Sonal Jadhav as Managing Partner – West, taking charge of the agency’s operations across the western markets. She will be based in Mumbai and report to Uday Mohan, COO, Havas Media & Havas Play India, working closely with the network’s core leadership team.
Sonal brings nearly two decades of experience in media, with expertise in business and communication planning, digital transformation, and strategic media solutions across traditional and digital platforms. She joins Havas Media India from Mindshare, GroupM, where she led a client cluster including SBI Life, Byju’s, Schneider Electric, and Lauritz Knudsen, among others.
Earlier, she held leadership roles at Wavemaker, managing the ITC Personal Care portfolio, and at Mindshare Fulcrum, heading Unilever’s skincare mandate. Her career also includes stints with Kellogg’s, ICICI, and Rio Tinto, giving her a broad view across FMCG, retail, finance, and lifestyle sectors.
Havas Media India’s western operations have grown significantly in recent years, serving clients such as Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, De Beers, Eurogrip Tyres, UTI Mutual Fund, Glenmark, CoinDCX, and several new-age brands. Mumbai has become a strategic hub for the agency, handling integrated mandates across Havas Media, Havas Play, PivotRoots, and specialist verticals.
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.”
Talking about her new role, 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.”
