Jacqui Lim Departs The Agency

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Jacqui Lim, CEO of Havas Media Network Singapore and chief growth officer for SEA and North Asia, has chosen to leave the company to pursue other interests, resulting in a leadership change at Havas Village Singapore. Rana Barua, group CEO for India, Southeast Asia, and North Asia, will assume extra duties throughout Singapore as a result of her departure.

Havas Singapore CEO Jacqui Lim Departs

Kenny Yap, CEO of Havas Red, Socialyse, and Havas Play, and Russell Lai, Chief Commercial Officer of Havas Media Network, will now answer directly to Rana Barua. He still receives direct reporting from Rowena Bhagchandani, the CEO and co-founder of BLKJ Havas, and Joji Jacob, the regional creative director for SEA and North Asia and the company’s creative lead.

Lim’s accomplishments at Havas Singapore

An accomplished media professional, Lim has been instrumental in Havas Media Network Singapore’s expansion and success. After joining the company in 2014 as CEO of Havas Media, Lim worked his way up to become CEO by showcasing his extraordinary strategic acumen and leadership abilities. He has played a key role in promoting growth during his time there on a number of fronts, including the acquisition of new clients, client retention, and talent development. She increased her responsibilities as Chief Growth Officer for North Asia and Southeast Asia in 2022, which strengthened her position within the company. The Changi Airport Group, Singapore Management University, AIA, M1, Cycle & Carriage, and other clients were acquired by the agency under her direction.

Here’s what they said

Commenting on the development, Rana Barua, group CEO, India and Southeast Asia & North Asia said Lim has played a pivotal role in Havas Media Singapore’s success over the years.

“She embodies Havas’ entrepreneurial spirit and future-forward thinking perfectly, and this has contributed to the growth and success of the agency. Lim and I have had many conversations, where she expressed her desire to explore new avenues, and we wholeheartedly support her decision. We are grateful for her significant and lasting contribution, and we wish her the very best for her next chapter.”

On her departure, Lim shared,

“It has been an extremely fulfilling and meaningful journey at Havas Media Network Singapore over the last 10 years. I am grateful for the opportunities given by the network, including the broader chief growth officer remit for SEA and North Asia in 2022. I am confident that the agency will continue to chart its success story with Lai and Yap leading the journey, and with the leadership of Barua along with our One Asia strong regional team aptly supported by global – Havas Media will continue to scale greater heights and ensure the best always for the clients and the people.”

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