Archana Aggarwal takes charge as Chief Growth Officer at Havas Media Network India
In her most recent role, Aggarwal was Vice President – Media at Airtel
by
Published: Apr 20, 2026 2:04 PM | 2 min read
- Havas Media Network India has appointed Archana Aggarwal as Chief Growth Officer, based in Gurugram and reporting to Mohit Joshi.
- Aggarwal will lead growth initiatives across Havas Media, PivotRoots, Havas Play, and Arena Media, focusing on new business opportunities and client relationships.
- Rana Barua emphasized India's significance to Havas globally and expressed confidence in Aggarwal's leadership to enhance the company's market presence.
- With over 20 years of experience in media and marketing, Aggarwal previously served as Vice President of Media at Bharti Airtel and has worked with major brands like Procter & Gamble and Coca-Cola.
Havas Media Network India has named Archana Aggarwal as its new Chief Growth Officer. She will be based in Gurugram and will directly report to Mohit Joshi.
In her new position, Aggarwal will oversee growth initiatives across Havas Media, PivotRoots, Havas Play and Arena Media. Her role will focus on driving new business opportunities, building stronger client relationships and expanding the company’s integrated growth strategy.
Rana Barua said that India remains one of the most important markets for the Havas network globally. He added that the company has been witnessing strong momentum in the country and believes Archana’s leadership will help further strengthen its growth plans and market presence.
Welcoming her to the company, Mohit Joshi said that Aggarwal’s understanding of consumer behaviour and her ability to convert insights into business results will support the network’s expanding data-driven and integrated operations.
Speaking about her appointment, Archana Aggarwal said she is excited to join the organisation during an important growth phase. She added that she looks forward to working closely with teams across the network to create stronger impact for clients.
Aggarwal brings more than 20 years of experience in media and marketing. Before joining Havas, she was serving as Vice President – Media at Bharti Airtel, where she handled integrated media strategies aligned with changing consumer trends and business goals.
Over the years, she has worked with leading brands including Procter & Gamble, Unilever, L'Oréal, The Coca-Cola Company and Airtel. Her experience covers both digital and traditional media, along with emerging technologies such as Connected TV, AI and the metaverse.
Read more news about People Movement, Internet Advertising, Marketing, Digital Media, PR and Corporate Communication
For more updates, be socially connected with us onInstagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube & Google News
