Havas Media Group India appoints Arun Rao as Senior VP, Havas Sports & Entertainment
Rao will be based in Gurgaon and report to R. Venkatasubramanian, President - Investments and Head - Havas Sports
Havas Sports & Entertainment, the sports & sponsorship vertical of Havas Media Group India, has appointed Arun Kumar Rao as Senior Vice President. He will be based in Gurgaon and report to R. Venkatasubramanian, President - Investments and Head - Havas Sports.
Mohit Joshi, CEO, Havas Media Group India said "Sports is a major driving force for the Media & Marketing industry, and we want to lead this space by assisting media rights holders in optimising their properties, creating more winning partnerships with leading & emerging brands, and co-creating unique engagement opportunities for brands by offering integrated media solutions that include digital, on-ground, and on-air experiences, which will help maximise returns and connect meaningfully with audiences. I look forward to Venkat and the team scaling up Havas Sports & Entertainment to newer heights, and welcome Arun to the Havas Family."
R. Venkatasubramanian, President – Investments & Head – Havas Sports, Havas Media Group India added, "With the resurgence of Havas Sports & Entertainment and a slew of major & emerging sporting events in India, we are witnessing a multi-fold increase in sports marketing and brand sponsorships. Arun's vast experience will add a new dimension to the vertical and accelerate our growth plans."
“I am thrilled to be joining the Havas Media Group India team and to have the opportunity to expand Havas Sports & Entertainment's expertise in sports marketing and sponsorships. I am excited to work with meaningful brands from diverse industries, collaborate with leading and emerging sporting events, drive innovation, and make a meaningful difference. I'm looking forward to a fantastic innings with Havas,” said Rao.
With over 20 years of diverse work experience, Rao comes with a vast experience in sports marketing & sponsorships, media ad sales & marketing, strategic marketing, DTH & digital sales, business development, digital content development & acquisition.
