Published on: July 10, 2026
New Delhi, July 10, 2026: Havas Media Network India has announced the appointment of Sparsh Ganguli as Head of Trading, reinforcing the network’s leadership team and strengthening its media trading capabilities as it continues to deliver Growth Powered by Desire through integrated, future-ready media solutions for clients.
Based in Mumbai, Sparsh will report to Mohit Joshi, CEO, Havas Media Network India, and will lead the network’s trading function across the country. In his new role as Head of Trading, he will focus on driving strategic media partnerships, strengthening trading capabilities to deliver additional commercial excellence.
Sparsh joins Havas Media Network India with over three decades of experience spanning media, advertising and entertainment. Most recently, he served as Country Head – India at Astus Group, where he led the company’s India operations and growth strategy. Prior to that, he spent over 12 years building and leading Matrix Publicities and Media India Pvt. Ltd. (WPP Group) as its Business Head, playing a pivotal role in establishing it as one of the industry’s leading media buying and trading entities.
Throughout his career, he has held leadership positions at some of India’s most prominent media organizations, including GroupM ESP, Sahara One Media & Entertainment, Sony Entertainment Television and Star TV. Sparsh brings deep expertise across media trading, media buying, media sales, digital strategy, strategic partnerships and business management.
Commenting on the appointment, Mohit Joshi, CEO, Havas Media Network India, said: “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. 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.”
Speaking about his appointment, Sparsh Ganguli, Head of Trading, Havas Media Network India, said: “I am excited to join Havas Media Network India at such a dynamic phase of its growth. 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.”
Sparsh’s appointment reflects Havas Media Network India’s continued investment in strengthening its leadership bench and future-ready capabilities. As the network continues to deliver Growth Powered by Desire, his extensive expertise in media trading and commercial strategy will further enhance Havas’ ability to create agile, data-driven and impactful solutions that help brands unlock business growth.
