Havas Media Network India names Archana Aggarwal as Chief Growth Officer

New Delhi, India – Havas Media Network India has appointed Archana Aggarwal as its Chief Growth Officer, as the company continues to expand its operations in the Indian market, one of its fastest-growing globally.

Aggarwal will be based in Gurugram and will report to Mohit Joshi, CEO of Havas Media Network India. In her role, she will oversee growth initiatives across Havas Media, PivotRoots, Havas Play, and Arena Media, with responsibilities spanning new business development, client partnerships, and the advancement of integrated services.

Additionally, she brings with her more than two decades of experience in media and marketing. She most recently served as Vice President – Media at Airtel, where she led integrated media strategies aligned with evolving consumer behaviour and business objectives. Her career spans both digital and traditional media, with experience across sectors including FMCG and telecommunications, and work with brands such as P&G, Unilever, L’Oréal, Coca-Cola, the Diamond Trading Corporation, and Airtel.

Rana Barua, Group CEO, Havas India, SEA & North Asia (Japan and South Korea), said, “India continues to be a critical market for Havas globally and is among our top 10 markets worldwide. We are seeing strong momentum across Havas Media Network India, driven by our integrated model and growing client partnerships. Archana’s appointment comes at a pivotal time as we continue to scale our capabilities and accelerate growth in the market. I wish her all the best.”

Mohit Joshi, CEO, Havas Media Network India, also added, “We are delighted to welcome Archana to Havas Media Network India at a time of strong growth. Her deep understanding of consumer behaviour and proven ability to translate insights into business outcomes will be instrumental as we continue to scale our integrated, data-led capabilities across agencies.”

Commenting on her new role, Archana shared, “I’m excited to join Havas Media Network India at such an important phase of its growth journey. The opportunity to drive growth across a diverse and integrated ecosystem is compelling, and I look forward to working with the teams to deliver meaningful impact for clients.”

The network operates across Gurugram, Mumbai, and Bangalore, and reports a portfolio of more than 100 clients supported by a workforce of over 1,000 professionals. The appointment also forms part of its broader efforts to strengthen its integrated growth strategy, supported by its Converged.AI platform, which combines data, technology, and human insight.