Havas Media Network India has announced the appointment of Sparsh Ganguli as head of trading. 

Based in Mumbai, Ganguli will report to Mohit Joshi, CEO, Havas Media Network India, and will lead the network's trading function across the country. In his new role, he will focus on driving strategic media partnerships and strengthening trading capabilities to deliver greater commercial excellence.

He moves from Astus Group, where he was country head - India. 

Joshi 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."

Ganguli added, "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."

In a career spanning over 32 years, he has also worked with GroupM ESP, Sahara One Media & Entertainment, Sony Entertainment Television and Star TV.