Havas India has promoted Jaibeer Ahmad, formerly the Managing Partner – North at Havas Worldwide India, to the position of Chief Transformation & Growth Officer. In this newly established role within India, Ahmad will formulate transformative strategies, fostering business expansion through integration and collaboration across all 18 Havas India agencies.
Based in Gurgaon, Ahmad brings substantial experience and an impressive track record to his new role, reporting directly to Rana Barua, Group CEO of Havas India, South East Asia & North Asia (Japan & South Korea).
Havas’ unique Village model and unparalleled integration offerings have been a distinguishing factor globally, demonstrating success in various markets, including Paris, London, North America, Spain, Portugal, and the UAE. The network is committed to cultivating the same expertise in India, with Ahmad at the helm.
A highly regarded and seasoned industry professional, Ahmad joined Havas Worldwide India in December 2022, leaving an indelible mark as the Managing Partner – North. Under his leadership, the agency secured significant accounts and attracted renowned clients, solidifying Havas India’s market position. Recognized for his business growth expertise, Ahmad played a pivotal role in driving new business growth in the North India market for Havas Worldwide India. He successfully managed major accounts for the agency, such as Reckitt, Suzuki 2 Wheelers, Dabur, and IFB, while also acquiring marquee clients like Mamaearth, IFB, Badshah, Blinkit, IQOO, among others. His contributions significantly impacted brand strategy, creative development, and overall revenue expansion.
Rana Barua, Group CEO, Havas India, South East Asia & North Asia (Japan & South Korea) said, “The last 5 years have been a period of exponential growth for Havas India, having grown steadily from 3 to 18 agencies, both organically and inorganically delivering nine differentiated services to our clients. While this momentum will continue, and we will be adding a few more expertise, it is now critical that we consolidate and leverage the strength of our offering to enlarge the services and accelerate business growth. Jaibeer has the nuanced understanding of the One Havas ethos, the strategic knowhow to turn opportunities into tangible outcomes, and strong, people-focused leadership, and I am confident that he will make Havas India one of the top growth markets within the Havas ecosystem through integration.”
Ahmad said: “At Havas India, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to collaborate across an array of functions, including, Media, CX, Experiential, PR, UI/UX, E-commerce, Programmatic, Brand Design, Health, and many more. The beauty and the strength of this model is that all these expertise are under one roof. This experience crystallized the vital need for an integrated ecosystem like our Havas Village, navigating today’s complex marketing landscape. In this new role, my mission is clear: foster convergence and collaboration among our 18 agencies and the growing ecosystem, and craft customised, integrated solutions for our clients.”
With over 23 years of experience in advertising and marketing brand-building, Ahmad has held leadership positions for the past 12 years, during which time, he has significantly contributed to brand strategy, creative development, new business acquisition, overall revenue growth, and team mentoring. Ahmad has extensive experience spearheading integrated marketing campaigns for prominent international, start-up, and domestic brands. His primary strength lies in driving business growth which also reflected in the growth of Havas Worldwide India in the north market.
