Havas Media Network India Promotes Uday Mohan and R Venkatasubramanian to COOs

Havas Media Network India, the specialized media division of Havas India, has announced the promotion of two senior executives. R. Venkatasubramanian becomes COO of Havas Play, while Uday Mohan becomes the chief operating officer of Havas Media India. They will still be answering to Havas Media Network India CEO Mohit Joshi.

Uday Mohan elevated to Havas Media India’s COO

As COO, Mohan will be in charge of Havas Media India’s overall operations and strategic expansion plans. Over the course of his more than 16 years at Havas Media India, Mohan, who has more than 20 years of experience in the field, has played a key role in the agency’s success. His skillful management has brought the agency recognition for its innovation in a variety of industries and resulted in the acquisition of several esteemed clients.

R. Venkatasubramanian promoted to Havas Play’s COO

R. Venkatasubramanian took charge of Havas Play last year, when the specialised function was launched in India and a number of other countries around the world. Havas Play has become a dominant force in a fiercely competitive market by supporting a number of IPs and initiatives across its sports, content, and entertainment divisions under his direction.

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Here’s what they said

Rana Barua, group chief executive officer, Havas India, South East Asia and North Asia (Japan and South Korea) said,

“Uday and Venkat’s elevations come at an important juncture for Havas Media Network India, as the agency experiences remarkable growth. Their strategic prowess and dedication have been instrumental in driving our agency’s success over the years and their elevation reflects our confidence in their vision and ability to continue fostering innovation, collaboration, and client satisfaction. I wish them all the best.”

Mohit Joshi, chief executive officer, Havas Media Network India, commented,

“With Uday and Venkat at the helm of their respective business divisions, Havas Media Network India has made significant strides, evident in the agency’s expanded client portfolio, new acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. This elevation underscores our unwavering dedication to fortifying our organizational framework by nurturing our in-house capabilities. Leaders like them are key to our goal of making media meaningful for our clients and the industry at large as their exceptional industry acumen is pivotal in leading a team as diverse as ours. I extend my sincerest congratulations to Uday and Venkat on their new roles and look forward to our continued trajectory of growth and success together.”

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