Rastislav Kanuch joins Havas Cambodia as CEO

Havas has announced the appointment of seasoned media and marketing specialist, Rastislav Kanuch as the CEO of Havas Cambodia.

Reporting into Alberto Canteli, CEO/Chairman Havas, Nordics, CEE & Middle East, SEA, Korea & Japan, Kanuch’s mandate will be to lead Havas Cambodia through a journey of transformation and exponential growth. His focus will encompass collaboration and partnerships, driving new business momentum, and nurturing and leading future-ready teams.

Kanuch brings over 15 years of executive experience, having previously served as a board member and CEO at UNIMEDIA, one of Slovakia’s largest national media agencies. With a significant emphasis on client service, empathetic leadership, and consistently exceeding customer goals, Kanuch has been credited with increasing the agency’s revenue and profitability.

Canteli said: “Rastislav is a crucial addition to our team, integral to our ambition for this market as we strengthen our client-centered collaborative model. His extensive experience in leading agencies to success makes him the ideal candidate, and his expertise will build upon our achievements in Cambodia, propelling Havas Cambodia into its next phase of growth and expansion.”

Kanuch said: “I am thrilled to be part of Havas. The group presents a distinctive integrated offering, supported by a wealth of resources across its global network. With a structure poised to deliver truly innovative solutions that today’s clients demand, I am eagerly looking forward to embracing this new challenge. My aim is to strengthen our commitment to creative excellence and intelligent media accountability, forging new opportunities that will accelerate our growth and momentum in the market.”