Toni Ruotanen joins Havas as Head of Havas Market, Southeast Asia

Based in Bangkok, Toni will report to Pankaj Nayak, CEO of Havas Media Network Singapore and President SEA – Havas Media

by e4m Desk
Published: Jul 10, 2025 10:55 AM | 1 min read

Toni Ruotanen has been appointed as Head of Havas Market, Southeast Asia at Havas. The company shared the news of his appointment through a LinkedIn post. “We’re thrilled to welcome Toni Ruotanen as Head of Havas Market, Southeast Asia”, the LinkedIn post read.

In his new role, Toni Ruotanen will lead the next phase of growth for the company’s commerce and performance offering, powered by Converged. AI.

Based in Bangkok, Toni will report to Pankaj Nayak, CEO of Havas Media Network Singapore and President SEA – Havas Media.

Toni Ruotanen is a seasoned leader with over 30 years of global experience across eCommerce, digital advertising, and commercial strategy.

Speaking about the appointment, Pankaj shared, “Toni’s deep expertise across commerce, tech, and digital transformation makes him the ideal leader to drive this next phase of growth for Havas Market. With him on board, we’re well-positioned to deliver smarter, results-focused solutions for our clients across the region.”

In a LinkedIn post, Toni stated, "Exciting News: I’m Thrilled to Share My Next Chapter! I’m honored to step into the role of Head of E-Commerce, Southeast Asia at HAVAS, where I’ll be leading efforts to empower brands in navigating the dynamic world of digital commerce through HAVAS Market".