Singapore – Havas has unveiled a new joint venture between HAVAS Red and H/Advisors in Singapore, aimed at delivering a comprehensive communications offering that merges strategic corporate expertise with public relations, social, experiential, and content capabilities. The move is positioned to strengthen Havas’ presence in Singapore and the broader Southeast Asian region.
HAVAS Red, the global PR micro-network of Havas N.V., now operates in 21 markets worldwide. It boasts a broad portfolio of high-profile clients, including Toyota, Lexus, adidas, Booking.com, and UNICEF, among others.
Meanwhile, H/Advisors serves as Havas N.V.’s global strategic advisory network. Over the past two years, the group has expanded its footprint across 21 markets with 1,500 experts, solidifying its leadership in public affairs, crisis and transformation advisory, as well as corporate and financial communications. The network has grown through acquisitions in markets such as Australia, Singapore, Dubai, and Portugal, and recently established a Brussels office to serve as its central public affairs hub.
As part of the joint venture, Mark Worthington, managing director and co-founder of Singapore-based H/Advisors Klareco, has been appointed as managing director of HAVAS Red in Singapore. The new role will see him lead the newly integrated team, which includes H/Advisors Klareco’s PR specialists. Worthington will also remain at the helm of H/Advisors Klareco alongside CEO and co-founder Ang Shih Huei.
Kenny Yap, who previously led HAVAS Red Singapore since 2017, transitioned into the role of CEO at HAVAS Play Singapore in April 2025. He will continue supporting existing clients in his new capacity.
“Launching HAVAS Red in India, Japan, Greece and Africa over the last couple of years has been a significant milestone for us, opening doors to very exciting markets. The time is right to further expand our team in Singapore, where our colleagues are already delivering groundbreaking work with iconic clients,” said James Wright, Global of HAVAS Red and Global Chairman of the HAVAS PR Network. “As part of the HAVAS Red Network, clients have access to borderless insights and thinking, to fuel creative campaigns and initiatives, that build lasting customer relationships and help grow their business.”
“Asia is an important growth market for H/Advisors and Havas and this collaboration with HAVAS Red will enable us to widen and deepen our presence in its fast-growing markets,” said Stephane Fouks, executive chairman for H/Advisors and executive vice-president at Havas.
Worthington added, “Bringing our teams together will enable us to be an even more powerful and integrated partner to clients in Singapore and across the region, on everything from social media to experiential to media relations.”
Meanwhile, Rana Barua, group CEO at Havas India, Southeast and North Asia, commented, “Enhancing our capabilities across the region, and particularly in Singapore, is central to our One Asia strategy. By broadening our reach and engaging with one of the world’s most dynamic and progressive audiences, we are reinforcing our commitment to creating meaningful connections and delivering impactful narratives.”
