Havas acquires Unnest

Havas has announced the acquisition of Unnest, a French data consulting and engineering firm with end-to-end expertise in designing, building, and deploying data platforms. This strategic addition strengthens Havas Media Network’s global data, technology, and analytics arm, CSA, reinforcing Havas’ commitment to harnessing technology and data as part of its Converged.AI strategy to help brands successfully navigate transformation challenges.

Unnest was founded in 2021 by Nicolas Chollet and Mehdi Moreau. The team of experts are specialized in Data & Cloud Engineering (Google Cloud Platform, Azure, Snowflake, Amazon Cloud, etc) and AI. Unnest serves an impressive portfolio of top-tier clients spanning retail, travel, beauty, automotive, and luxury industries.

This acquisition will help foster synergies with CSA Data Consulting, DBi, and TED Consulting by integrating Unnest’s specialist expertise at the heart of the group’s Business Science solutions, creating a combined team of 120 data experts in France. Supported by CSA’s global network, these solutions will be rolled out in France and internationally across companies from all sectors.

Unnest is joining the Havas group while retaining its agility and technological DNA, benefiting from the group’s strategic partnerships and its globally recognized clients.

Yannick Bolloré, Chairman and CEO, Havas: "We are thrilled to welcome Nicolas Chollet, Mehdi Moreau, and the entire Unnest team to the Havas family. Their technological expertise will be a valuable addition to the acceleration of our Converged.AI strategy. They will help drive the adoption of AI solutions across our client base, addressing strategic and operational challenges while maintaining the highest standards of excellence."

Yoann Denée, Chief Data Officer Havas France and President of Havas Data Business Intelligence: "Integrating Unnest into our Business Science ecosystem enhances our ability to deliver increasingly advanced tech solutions and to address the growing challenges our clients face in transforming their businesses through data, AI, and automation."

Nicolas Chollet, Co-founder of Unnest: "In a rapidly growing data and AI landscape, joining Havas represents a unique opportunity to accelerate our growth and leverage our technological expertise in support of a global vision. We are eager to contribute to the creation of innovative solutions for brands."