Havas Creative India has announced the appointment of Montu Sangha as Bengaluru head, reinforcing the agency's commitment to further strengthening its presence in South India, which is emerging as one of the country's most dynamic business markets.

Based out of Bengaluru, Sangha will report to Anupama Ramaswamy, MD and chief creative officer, Havas Creative India and will be responsible for leading the agency's operations in the region, accelerating business growth, deepening client partnerships, nurturing talent, and further enhancing Havas Creative India's integrated creative offering in South India.

The appointment comes at a time when Havas Creative India's Bengaluru operations, which is the primary hub for all the South India businesses, have witnessed steady growth, serving a diverse portfolio of clients across categories, according to the agency. Over the years, the Bengaluru office has evolved into one of Havas India's most integrated villages with all its 26 agencies and expertise under one roof. Sangha’s appointment is expected to build on this momentum by working closely with leaders across the network to strengthen the agency's capabilities and presence in the region.

Ramaswamy, said, "As we continue to evolve our business and build for the future, it is important that we create an agile, empowered, and efficient leadership team that can respond to the changing needs of our clients and the market. Montu brings a unique blend of strategic thinking, business acumen, operational excellence, and client leadership. Her experience across consulting, advertising, and brand building makes her exceptionally well-placed to lead our Bengaluru operations and unlock the next phase of growth for the business. We are delighted to welcome her to the Havas family."

Sangha added, "Havas has built a strong reputation for creativity, integration, and meaningful client partnerships, making this an exciting time to join the organisation. Bengaluru continues to be a thriving hub for innovation and business growth, and I look forward to working with our teams and clients to create impactful solutions, strengthen relationships, and drive the next chapter of growth for Havas Creative India in the region."

Most recently, Sangha served as vice president at Dentsu, where she led business strategy, operations, and growth for dentsu Bx and dentsu Lab India. This was her second stint with the network.

Prior to dentsu, Sangha held marketing leadership roles at GE Healthcare and HP UK, among others, in a career spanning over two decades.