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Kunal Jamuar to rejoin as managing partner, West and South; Chanchal Shaktawat appointed vice-president, planning, West.
Havas Media Group has announced some senior level appointments. Kunal Jamuar re-joins the Group as managing partner, Havas Media, West and South. He was previously with the Group as executive director, West, and later, took on the role of chief planning officer at mediaReach OMD for the company's West and Central African markets.
Commenting on the news, Mohit Joshi, managing director, Havas Media Group India, adds, "It's homecoming for Jamuar. He is a great leader and an even greater human being. I'm sure he will steer our operations to newer heights of success. And, Shaktawat, who is also a thorough professional, will provide a lot of stability to the team in Mumbai with her professional skills."
Jamuar, too, looks forward to his new role. "It is great to be back. India is an exciting business country today. My experience in multiple emerging markets will come into play to strengthen and expand the Havas Media operations," he says.
Talking about her new position, Shaktawat says, "Havas Media is in an interesting phase of growth. I look forward to contribute to further drive this growth by creating value for our clients," she says.