Mohit Joshi was elevated as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Havas Group India with immediate effect, as a part of the acceleration of the group’s overall growth strategy.
Earlier, Mohit was Managing Director for Havas Media Group. He is said to report to Rana Barua, Group CEO, Havas Group India.
With a flourishing 13+ years at Havas Media Group, Mohit has seen the agency grow rapidly.
A seasoned media professional with 20+ years of experience in the industry, he has successfully straddled strategic planning, AOR management, buying functions, and led multi-disciplinary teams across offices for the last many years.
Mohit, a close observer of industry trends, is a speaker and moderator at various leadership events including HT Leadership series, Media 360, ad: tech India, IAMAI, e-Tailing India, e4m Conclave, BW Business World; a judge at awards including Young Cannes, Spikes Asia; contributes to varied publications and is an advisory member of the MMA Forum India.
Mohit is also in the mancom of AAAI and IAMAI and is actively involved in many other leading bodies.
Vishnu Mohan, Chairman and CEO, Havas Group, India, and Southeast Asia said, “I have had the privilege of welcoming Mohit to Havas almost 14 years ago. A true dynamic leader with an in-depth understanding of consumers, brands, and the changing media landscape.
Mohit’s experience and long association with Havas make him an ideal choice for the leadership role, as we look to significantly scale our presence in the media space.”
On his appointment Mohit said, “In today’s dynamic and evolving business environment, Havas overall is undergoing a massive change to stay differentiated, relevant and meaningful. I’m excited to take on this huge responsibility and new responsibilities and combating the challenges during this crucial time and I look forward to the next chapter working closely with Rana, the senior management of Havas Group India, my wonderful colleagues and clients and the entire team across the region and all our global offices.”
