Havas Creative's Tarun Jha Moves On

Tarun Jha, the CEO of Havas Worldwide India, has stepped down from his role. He is currently serving his notice period until this month’s end.

Over the past year, Jha was instrumental in building the creative agency, putting strong processes in place, and hiring a strong team of leaders who have helped the agency witness impressive growth. 

Anupama Ramaswamy, chief creative officer, Anirban Mozumdar, chief strategy officer and Kundan Joshee, managing partner, will continue to lead Havas Worldwide India jointly and will report to Rana Barua, group CEO, Havas India, Southeast Asia, and North Asia (Japan & South Korea).

On the news, Rana Barua comments, “Tarun was an intrinsic part of the team, playing a key role in establishing a robust foundation for Havas Worldwide India. He actively contributed to important discussions and helped in putting together a strong and capable second line of leaders. I wish him all the best for the next chapter.”

Jha also adds, “My time at Havas India has been a short yet transformative experience for me, almost a refresher course that has equipped me to become a more adept and all-round marketer. Witnessing the ‘One Havas’ philosophy and the effective collaboration between the 20 agencies and specialized divisions has almost been a revelation. I look forward to applying all my acquired skills and knowledge to the art of building enduring brands and businesses, something that I have always loved doing.”

Jha joined Havas from Škoda Auto India as its head of marketing, after spending 15 years with the brand. He led the marketing and product planning function for the Indian market, setting marketing and communications strategy.

One of the most dynamic and celebrated advertising-turned-marketing professionals in India, Jha has over 25 years of experience in brand building across several sectors, with a focus on customer-centricity and business profitability.