Havas Media India, the media agency of Havas Media Network India, has appointed Sujata Singh as President – South to spearhead operations across the southern markets. Based in Bengaluru, Sujata will report to Uday Mohan, COO, Havas Media & Havas Play India, and collaborate closely with the agency’s core leadership team.
Sujata Singh brings over two decades of experience across brand and agency ecosystems. Most recently, she served as a Strategy Consultant at IPG Mediabrands, leading strategy for flagship clients like ITC and Ather Energy, and contributing to new business acquisitions. Before that, she held leadership roles at Amazon India, where she built and led the media function, as well as at agencies including GroupM and Omnicom.
Her deep category knowledge spans FMCG, Auto, Retail, Fashion, Technology, and Consumer Durables, having worked with clients such as Diageo USL, Intel, Puma, Paperboat, Hero MotoCorp, Titan, Dabur India, Perfetti, and Vodafone.
Havas Media India’s southern operations have witnessed substantial growth in recent years, securing and retaining key clients including Swiggy, PUMA, Joyalukkas, and V-Guard. This growth has positioned the South as a vibrant centre and strengthened Havas Media India’s reputation as the preferred partner for emerging brands and unicorns across the country.
Mohit Joshi, CEO, Havas Media Network India, said, “At Havas Media Network India, our team has grown exponentially reflecting our expanding footprint in capabilities, talent, and client partnerships nationwide. Bengaluru remains a critical hub, housing some of our most exciting mandates across Havas Media, Havas Play & PivotRoots. Sujata’s appointment underscores our commitment to investing in future-ready leadership with a sharp understanding of both strategy and execution. Her expertise will play a pivotal role in enhancing our regional momentum and elevating the client experience in the South.”
Uday Mohan, COO, Havas Media & Havas Play India, added, “Sujata brings a strong blend of strategic depth, client-centricity, and operational leadership that’s critical for our South market ambitions. Her experience across leading brands and categories will help sharpen our solutions and further strengthen our position in a market that continues to grow in both complexity and opportunity. I look forward to partnering with her in this next chapter of growth.”
Commenting on her appointment, Sujata Singh said, “I’m excited to join Havas Media at a time when the network is setting new benchmarks in the industry. I strongly believe in the Havas village integrated approach which goes beyond the conventional to deliver on our Meaningful Brands proposition. The South is an incredibly dynamic market, and I look forward to partnering with our teams and clients to create innovative, insight-led media solutions that deliver measurable business impact.”
