Havas Media Network India names Sparsh Ganguli as Head of Trading

Sparsh Ganguli will report to Mohit Joshi, CEO, Havas Media Network India

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Published: Jul 10, 2026 1:46 PM  | 2 min read
Sparsh Ganguli Appointed Head of Trading at Havas Media Network India
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  • Havas Media Network India has appointed Sparsh Ganguli as Head of Trading, based in Mumbai, reporting to CEO Mohit Joshi.
  • In his role, Ganguli will focus on enhancing strategic media partnerships and trading capabilities to achieve commercial excellence.
  • He brings over 30 years of experience in media, advertising, and entertainment, previously serving as Country Head - India at Astus Group and holding leadership roles at various companies including WPP Group and GroupM ESP.
  • Both Mohit Joshi and Sparsh Ganguli expressed enthusiasm about the potential for growth and collaboration within the network.

Havas Media Network India has appointed Sparsh Ganguli as Head of Trading. Based in Mumbai, Sparsh will report to Mohit Joshi, CEO, Havas Media Network India, and will lead the network's trading function across the country. I

In his new role as Head of Trading, he will focus on driving strategic media partnerships, strengthening trading capabilities to deliver additional commercial excellence.

Sparsh joins Havas Media Network India with over three decades of experience spanning media, advertising and entertainment. Most recently, he served as Country Head - India at Astus Group. Prior to that, he spent over 12 years building and leading Matrix Publicities and Media India Pvt. Ltd. (WPP Group) as its Business Head.

He has previously held leadership positions at GroupM ESP, Sahara One Media & Entertainment, Sony Entertainment Television and Star TV. Sparsh brings expertise across media trading, media buying, media sales, digital strategy, strategic partnerships and business management.

Mohit Joshi, CEO, Havas Media Network India, said:

"We are delighted to welcome Sparsh to Havas Media Network India. His rich experience across media trading, strategic partnerships and business leadership makes him a valuable addition to our leadership team. As we continue to strengthen our integrated capabilities and deliver Growth Powered by Desire for our clients, Sparsh's expertise will play a pivotal role in building stronger partnerships, driving commercial excellence and accelerating our growth journey. We look forward to the leadership and perspective he brings to our network."

Sparsh Ganguli, Head of Trading, Havas Media Network India, said:

“I am excited to join Havas Media Network India at such a dynamic phase of its growth. The network has built a strong reputation for its integrated approach, entrepreneurial culture and commitment to delivering impactful business outcomes for clients. I look forward to collaborating with the talented teams across the network, strengthening our partnerships with the media ecosystem and creating long-term value for our clients and stakeholders.”

Published On: Jul 10, 2026 1:46 PM