Rana Barua

Based in Mumbai

Rana Barua is the Group Chief Executive Officer at Havas India, SE Asia, and North Asia (Japan and South Korea).

Rana started his professional career in 1996, as an Account Director at McCann Worldgroup, and later went on to work at Rediffusion DY&R as the Business Director. These stints were followed by many executive roles like Executive Vice President of Marketing and Programming at Radio City India, Chief Operating Officer at Red FM, Chief Executive Officer at Contract Advertising India and at Creativeland Asia.

With about three decades of experience in advertising, marketing, and media, Rana is recognised for being a forward-thinking business leader who has successfully pushed boundaries of conventional storytelling, established meaninglful cultures and environments, and built successful brands. He is also recognised for his active participation in corporate governance, sustainability, and policy-making.

Some of Havas' notable campaigns include Muthoot Finance 'King Khan Calling' ft. Shah Rukh Khan, Durex #ComeTogether, Fortis Healthcare #MoreToGive Organ Donation Campaign, and more. The agency's clientele also includes brands like Suzuki, Tata Group, Dabur, Hyundai, KIA, PUMA, Swiggy, Vivo, Citroën, Hugo Boss, Swarovski, Michelin, and Paytm.

Recently, Havas won a gold for The Times of India 'The Ink of Democracy' at the Cannes Lions 2025, and a bronze for Swiggy 'Mango' at the Good Ads Matter Awards, India '25.

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- LinkedIn - Rana Barua

- Instagram - @ranabarua18

Website: in.havas.com | sg.havas.com | jp.havas.com