Havas Worldwide India has announced Arjun Jetly, Neharika Awal, Ajitesh Verma, and Monish Gupta as executive creative directors. While Jetly has been elevated from senior creative director, the others are appointments.

Based in Gurugram, they will report to Anupama Ramaswamy, chief creative officer of Havas Worldwide India.

Anupama Ramaswamy, chief creative officer, Havas Worldwide India, said, “Now is the time for our work to shine. And I can’t think of a better team to lead this than Neharika, Monish, Arjun and Ajitesh. I’m delighted to welcome them into the Havas family. They are a dynamic bunch, brimming with new ideas, each having their own individual strengths, which will not just help the brands we work on but also the teams. I believe in their capabilities and mindset to take Havas Worldwide India to newer heights.”

Awal has joined Havas Worldwide India following an eight-year stint in Dentsu. Before Dentsu, she worked at Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi, Ogilvy and DDB Mudra.

Gupta joins from Leo Burnett. He has also worked with Dentsu, Lowe Lintas, Wunderman Thompson and Cheil.

Verma was with McCann Worldgroup prior to the move. He has worked with Wunderman Thompson, BBDO India and Leo Burnett.