Prior to this, he was with WPP Media as Associate Vice President, Marketplace and Partnerships, India
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167 Articles
Dhaval Patel joins Starcom as Senior Director – Buying
e4m IMA South 2026: LuLu Group, Swiggy Instamart, Coromandel, Tata Motors and MYG win big
Bharat Media & Entertainment Group adjudged 'Agency of the Year'
Happy Birthday Vishnu Mohan: A career that helped shape advertising across Asia
Mohan's career offers a glimpse into how advertising leadership itself has evolved — from managing media and agency networks to building technology-le...
Hersh Bhandari Birthday: A three-decade career across India’s media industry
Bhandari has built a reputation for combining commercial understanding with strong industry relationships and an ability to identify new business oppo...
Founder-led is a phase, not a model. If the company stops when you do, you don’t have one
In this e4m’s Corp Comm & PR ‘Too Young to Start?’, Nikhil Singh Sumal speaks about the gap he saw in the PR business, lessons he learned about the bu...
Pitch CMO Summit: Expert panel to discuss building a human brand in AI-powered world
The upcoming edition of the conference is happening on September 3
Priyanka Shah joins NDTV Network as Group Head - Digital
Prior to this, Priyanka Shah was with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited as Associate Director – Sales
Sun TV Network COO C Praveen retires after 28 years
C Praveen was associated with the company since 1998
Havas’ Conran Design Mumbai appoints Tazeen Shaikh and Jervin D’Souza in leadership roles
Tazeen Shaikh has been appointed Associate Creative Director, while Jervin D'Souza has been named Client Partner
Pitch CMO Summit 2026: Expert panel to share insights on bridging brand and performance
The upcoming edition is set to take place in Bengaluru on September 3
Godrej Consumer Products names WPP Media as global media agency partner
The appointment follows a three-month global media pitch process initiated in March 2026
The data you don't have is killing you
Guest Column: Premjeet Sodhi, Global Analytics Lead, WPP Media, explains why the missing data is lethal rather than being merely incomplete
Comedy creator IPs emerge as new media properties for brands
Comedy creators are building recurring shows, but with YouTube payouts far below the cost of producing quality entertainment, brands are increasingly...
Nivedita Dwivedi joins Igknights Media as CEO
Dwivedi previously served as VP - Business Growth at Viral Pitch
Raktim Das at the helm: Celebrating a journey built on reinvention
As Raktim Das celebrates his birthday today, the occasion offers an opportunity to revisit the journey of a media leader whose career has consistently...
Rohan Chincholi named Chief Client and AI Officer at Havas Media Network India
Prior to his elevation, Chincholi was serving as Chief Digital Officer - Havas Media India
Aer Media co-founder Vinay Anand moves on after 10 years
Anand co-founded the influencer marketing and talent management company in 2016
Gijs de Bruijn named Chief Client Officer at WPP Media Benelux
Prior to this, Gijs de Bruijn was with Accenture Song as Managing Director
Sushmita Grewal exits ABP Network after 3.5-year stint
Grewal was previously with United Trading Company
S Diivaakar joins Macis Media India as CEO
Diivaakar has over three decades of experience in the media industry
Leadership Timeline
98 Updates
Nov 2026
Latest
Sukumar Ranganathan — Editor-in-Chief (departure)
Sukumar Ranganathan steps down as Editor-in-Chief of Hindustan Times after two decades.
Nov 2026
Sukumar Ranganathan — Editor-in-Chief (departure)
Sukumar Ranganathan steps down as Editor-in-Chief of Hindustan Times after two decades.
Aug 2026
C Praveen — Chief Operating Officer (retirement)
C Praveen has retired from his position after nearly 28 years with the company.
Aug 2026
C Praveen — Chief Operating Officer (retirement)
C Praveen retires after nearly 28 years with Sun TV Network.
Aug 2026
Urvashi Kapoor — Executive Editor and GM (promotion)
Urvashi Kapoor has been promoted to Executive Editor and General Manager at Jagran New Media.
May 2026
Shikha Poddar — Senior Director Strategy (departure)
Shikha Poddar was earlier with WPP Media as Senior Director Strategy.
Mar 2026
Nithya Ravi — Lead – Global Media (appointment)
Appointed as global media agency partner for Godrej Consumer Products.
Jan 2025
Uditvanu Das — Vice President (appointment)
Uditvanu Das has been elevated to Vice President at Havas Play.
Jan 2025
Hersh Bhandari — Chief Executive Officer (departure)
Hersh Bhandari moves on from Republic Media Network after nearly eight years.
Jun 2024
Madhur Shahi — Associate Vice President – Zonal Head (appointment)
Madhur Shahi appointed Associate Vice President – Zonal Head, Times Influence – Revenue.
Campaigns, Awards & Events
Not a Gentleman’s Game
Aug 2026
A campaign featuring Harmanpreet Kaur promoting the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026, showcasing the intensity and co...
Festival of Sports
Aug 2026
A campaign focusing on a line-up of marquee cricket and multi-sport action.
Flipkart's Big Billion Days
Oct 2025
Regional micro creators acted as trusted local guides during Flipkart's Big Billion Days, embedding sale offer...
Flipkart Big Billion Days 2025
Oct 2025
Regional micro creators acted as trusted local guides during Flipkart's Big Billion Days, embedding sale offer...
Integrated Media Mandate for Keo Karpin
Oct 2023
Havas Media India’s Arena Media wins integrated media mandate for Keo Karpin, managing the brand's full-funnel...
Integrated Media Mandate for DAAWAT
Oct 2023
WPP Media secures integrated media mandate for LT Foods’ DAAWAT in India, focusing on end-to-end media strateg...
Havas wins Policybazaar's media mandate
Oct 2023
Havas wins Policybazaar's media mandate, estimated to be worth over ₹300 crore.
Performance Marketing Mandate for Garden Vareli
Oct 2023
SW Network has secured the performance marketing mandate for Garden Vareli, focusing on enhancing the brand's...
Happiest Places to Work®
Oct 2023
CereOne Media has been certified as a Happiest Places to Work®, recognising the company's commitment to buildi...
AI Insights
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Focus on AI Integration. The appointment of Rohan Chincholi as Chief Client and AI Officer indicates Havas Media Network UK's strategic emphasis on leveraging artificial intelligence in its services.
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Strengthening Creative Leadership. The hiring of Tazeen Shaikh and Jervin D’Souza in leadership roles at Havas’ Conran Design Mumbai highlights the company's commitment to enhancing its creative capabilities.
FAQs
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Rohan Chincholi has been appointed as Chief Client and AI Officer, while Tazeen Shaikh and Jervin D’Souza have joined as Associate Creative Director and Client Partner, respectively.
The company is focusing on integrating artificial intelligence into its operations and enhancing its creative leadership.
The leadership team is being expanded in Mumbai, India.
Rohan Chincholi is the newly appointed Chief Client and AI Officer at Havas Media Network India, previously serving as Chief Digital Officer.
Their appointments signify Havas Media Network UK's commitment to strengthening its creative capabilities in the Indian market.
AI-assisted summary, reviewed by our newsroom
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Havas Media Network UK has recently made significant personnel changes, including the appointment of Rohan Chincholi as Chief Client and AI Officer in India, reflecting the company's focus on integrating AI into its operations. Additionally, the company has strengthened its creative leadership in Mumbai with the appointments of Tazeen Shaikh and Jervin D’Souza.
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Rohan Chincholi
Chief Client and AI Officer
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Tazeen Shaikh
Associate Creative Director
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Jervin D’Souza
Client Partner