Tabassum Modi joins Havas Media Network India as CCO and Head of Havas Play India

Havas Media Network India has appointed Tabassum Modi as Chief Content Officer and Head of Havas Play India, the company’s division focused on content, entertainment, sports, and social media solutions.

Based in Mumbai, Modi will report directly to Mohit Joshi, CEO of Havas Media Network India. She will oversee all four key areas of Havas Play India—Content, Entertainment, Sports, and Social—and will work closely with the leadership team across the network.

Uday Mohan will continue in his role as Chief Operating Officer of Havas Media India, leading the company’s core business operations.

In her new role, Modi will be responsible for shaping the overall strategy and driving growth for Havas Play India. Prachi Narayan will continue to lead the Content and Entertainment business as Managing Partner, while Uditvanu Das will head the Sports division. The Social business will remain under the leadership of Kapil Nair, Senior Vice President and Head of Social, Digital Content & Strategy at Pivotroots. Shruti Rajkumar will oversee partnerships and growth initiatives, while Debojit Banerjee will lead sales efforts along with an expanding regional team. The new structure aims to strengthen Havas Play’s ability to create impactful brand experiences across multiple platforms.

Welcoming Modi to the organisation, Mohit Joshi said Havas Play is entering an exciting phase of growth as it expands its presence across sports, entertainment, culture, and content. He noted that Modi’s extensive experience in content strategy, business management, and scaling media businesses will help accelerate the company’s vision of delivering culture-driven solutions for brands. He also highlighted that the new leadership structure has been designed to support innovation and future growth.

Sharing her thoughts on the appointment, Modi said she is excited to join Havas Play India and contribute to a team known for its creativity and strong strategic capabilities. She added that the company’s position at the intersection of entertainment, sports, content, culture, and communities offers a unique opportunity to create meaningful and engaging brand experiences. Modi also praised the Havas Village model, which encourages collaboration across teams to deliver integrated solutions for clients.

Modi brings more than 20 years of experience across media, entertainment, digital platforms, and education. She joins Havas Media Network India from Omnicom Media Group and has a strong track record of building content-led businesses, managing large-scale operations, creating intellectual properties, and developing strategic brand partnerships. Throughout her career, she has worked across OTT platforms, branded content, and audience-focused businesses, helping drive both revenue growth and business expansion.