Mohit Joshi Named Media Agency Head of the Year at IAA Leadership Awards in Mumbai

Mohit Joshi, CEO of Havas Media Network India, has been honoured with the Media Agency Head of the Year award at the International Advertising Association (IAA) Leadership Awards 2025, held in Mumbai.

This distinguished recognition celebrates his exceptional leadership, strategic foresight, and significant contribution to shaping the future of media and advertising in India.

The IAA, a globally renowned organization committed to championing excellence in marketing and communications, hosts the annual Leadership Awards to honour industry leaders who demonstrate outstanding vision, innovation, and impact across the advertising and media ecosystem.

With nearly three decades of experience in the industry, Joshi has led some of the most iconic media mandates in India. Since taking over as CEO, Havas Media Network India in November 2020, he has been instrumental in the network’s remarkable rise winning marquee clients, scaling operations, and accelerating digital and data-led transformation across the business.

“Under Mohit’s leadership, Havas Media Network India has evolved into an integrated powerhouse, seamlessly aligning media, digital, data, tech, and content under one cohesive strategic vision. He has not only accelerated our growth trajectory but also expanded the client portfolio, strengthened cross-functional collaboration, and fostered a culture rooted in agility, accountability, and purpose. His ability to drive integration at scale with a stable and empowered leadership team, has been central to the network’s strong and sustained momentum. This recognition is incredibly well deserved, and I congratulate Mohit on this honour,” said, Rana Barua, Group CEO, Havas India, Southeast & North Asia.

“I am delighted that the collegium of the Past Presidents of the IAA has chosen Mohit Joshi as the distinguished Media Agency Head of the Year. Mohit’s contribution to our industry is well known. And when you consider his warm and helpful nature, it’s a choice which everyone is happy with.” said Abhishek Karnani, President, International Advertising Association (India Chapter) and President, The Free Press Journal Group of newspapers

Joshi said: “This recognition by the IAA is truly special, not just for me but for everyone at Havas Media Network India. It reflects the passion, perseverance, and progressive mindset that fuel our journey. In an industry that is constantly evolving, we have remained committed to building a more integrated, intelligent, and impact-driven ecosystem which is driven by our global Converged philosophy. I am deeply grateful to my colleagues, clients, partners, and leaders who have placed their trust in me. A heartfelt thank you to the IAA jury, and to Rana for his constant belief and support. This is a collective win and a proud moment for all of us.”