Tarun Jha calls it a day at Havas Worldwide India

Tarun Jha, who had joined Havas Worldwide as the Chief Executive Officer, has decided to move on, to pursue other interests.  

Anupama Ramaswamy, Chief Creative Officer, Anirban Mozumdar, Chief Strategy Officer and Kundan Joshee, Managing Partner, will continue to lead Havas Worldwide India jointly and report to Rana Barua, Group CEO, Havas India, Southeast Asia, and North Asia (Japan & South Korea). 

Before Havas, Jha was the Head of Marketing at Škoda Auto India. He joined Havas in March last year.

Barua said, “Tarun was an intrinsic part of the team, playing a key role in establishing a robust foundation for Havas Worldwide India. He actively contributed to important discussions and helped in putting together a strong and capable second line of leaders. I wish him all the best for the next chapter.” 

Jha said, “My time at Havas India has been a short yet a transformative experience for me, almost a refresher course that has equipped me to become a more adept and all-round marketer. Witnessing the ‘One Havas’ philosophy and the effective collaboration between the 20 agencies and specialized divisions has almost been a revelation. I look forward to applying all my acquired skills and knowledge to the art of building enduring brands and businesses, something that I have always loved doing.”

Jha has over 24 years of experience in brand building across several sectors, with a focus on customer-centricity and business profitability. 

After completing his MBA, Jha started his career in advertising and spent five years before making a lateral shift to marketing. 

His eventual move to Mahindra & Mahindra helped him find his calling in automotive marketing. 

He joined Škoda India in 2008 and spent 15 years with the company including a three-year stint in Prague, Czech Republic.

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