Havas Media Network India appoints Sparsh Ganguli as Head of Trading 

New Delhi, India — Havas Media Network India has appointed Sparsh Ganguli as its new Head of Trading, reinforcing its leadership team as it strengthens media trading capabilities, strategic partnerships, and commercial excellence to drive greater value for clients.

Based in Mumbai, Ganguli will report to Mohit Joshi, CEO of Havas Media Network India, and lead the network’s trading operations nationwide, where his responsibilities include building strategic media partnerships, strengthening trading capabilities, and driving greater commercial excellence across the business.

Bringing over 30 years of media, advertising, and entertainment experience, Ganguli joins from Astus Group, where he served as Country Head for India, having previously spent over 12 years helping establish Matrix Publicities and Media India (part of WPP Group) as a leading media buying and trading organization.

His career also includes leadership roles at GroupM ESP, Sahara One Media & Entertainment, Sony Entertainment Television and Star TV, giving him extensive expertise in media trading, buying, sales, digital strategy, strategic partnerships and business management.

Joshi said Ganguli’s appointment reinforces the agency’s commitment to strengthening its integrated capabilities and supporting client growth.

“We are delighted to welcome Sparsh to Havas Media Network India. His rich experience across media trading, strategic partnerships and business leadership makes him a valuable addition to our leadership team,” said Joshi. 

“As we continue to strengthen our integrated capabilities and deliver Growth Powered by Desire for our clients, Sparsh’s expertise will play a pivotal role in building stronger partnerships, driving commercial excellence and accelerating our growth journey. We look forward to the leadership and perspective he brings to our network,” he added. 

Commenting on his appointment, Ganguli said he looks forward to working with Havas Media Network India’s teams to strengthen partnerships across the media ecosystem while delivering long-term value for clients and stakeholders.

“The network has built a strong reputation for its integrated approach, entrepreneurial culture and commitment to delivering impactful business outcomes for clients. I look forward to collaborating with the talented teams across the network, strengthening our partnerships with the media ecosystem and creating long-term value for our clients and stakeholders,” shared Ganguli. 

The appointment forms part of Havas Media Network India’s continued investment in expanding its leadership bench and future-ready capabilities as it develops more agile, data-driven media solutions for brands.