Havas Media India has announced the appointment of Sonal Jadhav as managing partner– West.

She will be based in Mumbai and lead the agency's operations across West India. Jadhav will report to Uday Mohan, COO, Havas Media and Havas Play India.

She moves from Mindshare India, where she was principal partner - client leadership.

Mohit Joshi, CEO, Havas Media Network India, said, “At Havas Media Network India, we are in an exciting phase of transformation. The West market continues to be a strategic growth engine for us, not just in terms of business but also talent and innovation. Sonal’s deep domain expertise, operational sharpness, and digital-first thinking make her a perfect fit to lead the next phase of our journey in the region. Her appointment reflects our commitment to building agile, forward-looking leadership that truly understands the market pulse.”

Mohan added, “Sonal brings a unique blend of strategic vision, client empathy, and delivery excellence. Her experience in handling multiple brands, especially in managing complex, multi-platform campaigns, will help us further solidify our operations in the West. We are excited to partner with her as we chart new growth chapters.”

Jadhav said, “I’m thrilled to join Havas Media India at a time when the network is driving meaningful change across the industry. Its integrated philosophy, entrepreneurial culture, and data-led approach resonate strongly with me. The West is a high-impact, high-velocity market, and I look forward to working with our teams and clients to unlock innovative media solutions that create real business outcomes.”

She has also worked with Wavemaker, Indian Express and AD Marketing.