Campaign India Team
Jan 11, 2024

Havas elevates Rana Barua

Barua will now assume oversight of South East and North Asia along with his existing role of group CEO India

Havas elevates Rana Barua
Havas has announced the elevation of Rana Barua as group CEO, India, South East and North Asia. 
 
Barua’s career spans nearly three decades, including the last five years spent overseeing Havas’ India operations.
 
The expansion of Barua’s responsibility adds nine additional markets under his leadership in his new role. 
 
Barua said, “I am extremely excited and thankful to the global leadership team for entrusting me with this additional responsibility. These nine distinct markets in South East and North Asia, provide multiple and diverse occasions for collaboration for both our global and local clients. I look forward to working closely with the regional teams and each country’s leadership to create more meaningful engagements and opportunities for our talent and clients.” 
 
Yannick Bolloré, chairman and global CEO, Havas, said, “I would like to warmly congratulate Barua on his expanded role. He's proven leadership skills, vast expertise and innovative thinking will create new synergies and accelerate growth, allowing our teams to further build on Havas’ integrated approach and offer our clients the best possible outcomes."
 
The group has also elevated Alberto Canteli, chairperson and CEO, Havas Nordics, Benelux, Central & Eastern Europe, and Middle East to add global responsibilities to his remit.
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