Havas Media Network India has announced the appointment of Archana Aggarwal as chief growth officer. 

In her new role, she will lead the growth agenda across Havas Media, PivotRoots, Havas Play and Arena Media, focusing on new business, strengthening client partnerships, and advancing the network’s integrated approach to growth.

Aggarwal will be based out of Gurugram and will report to Mohit Joshi, CEO, Havas Media Network India.

Her most recent full-time role was at Airtel, where she served as vice president – media until 2024.

Rana Barua, group CEO, Havas India, SEA & North Asia (Japan and South Korea), said, “India continues to be a critical market for Havas globally and is among our top 10 markets worldwide. We are seeing strong momentum across Havas Media Network India, driven by our integrated model and growing client partnerships. Archana’s appointment comes at a pivotal time as we continue to scale our capabilities and accelerate growth in the market. I wish her all the best." 

Joshi added, “We are delighted to welcome Archana to Havas Media Network India at a time of strong growth. Her deep understanding of consumer behaviour and proven ability to translate insights into business outcomes will be instrumental as we continue to scale our integrated, data-led capabilities across agencies.”

Aggarwal said, “I’m excited to join Havas Media Network India at such an important phase of its growth journey. The opportunity to drive growth across a diverse and integrated ecosystem is compelling, and I look forward to working with the teams to deliver meaningful impact for clients.”

In a career spanning over three decades, she has also worked with P&G and WPP, among others.