Havas Media Network ropes in Pankaj Nayak from Dentsu

Havas Media Network ropes in Pankaj Nayak from Dentsu

Seasoned media strategist to lead as CEO - Singapore & president - southeast Asia

Pankaj Nayak

MUMBAI: Havas Media Network has appointed Pankaj Nayak as CEO - Singapore & president - southeast Asia, effective immediately. With over two decades of experience in marketing and media across Asia, Nayak is set to drive the network's strategic growth and innovation in the region.

Nayak's career encompasses leadership roles at prominent agencies. He served as managing director of the media group at Dentsu Singapore, where he enhanced product offerings in insights, commerce, experience, and analytics. Prior to Dentsu, Nayak held positions including OMD APAC chief marketing officer and Omnicom Media Group Asia Pacific, director of business development.

An alumnus of the University of Mumbai, Nayak holds a Master of management studies in marketing and a Bachelor of Science in statistics from St. Xavier's College.

In his new role, Nayak will oversee Havas Media Network's operations in Singapore and Southeast Asia, focusing on delivering integrated media solutions and fostering client partnerships.

Havas Media Network's leadership expressed confidence in Nayak's appointment, citing his extensive experience and strategic vision as pivotal for the network's expansion in the dynamic Southeast Asian market.