Havas Media Singapore announces leadership positions

Havas Media Network Singapore has appointed Jean Lee and Zoheb Gafoor to senior leadership roles as the agency advances its ambition to reinforce market leadership in Singapore, deepen client partnerships and accelerate digital transformation across Southeast Asia.

Jean Lee joins as Managing Director of Havas Media Singapore, while Zoheb Gafoor steps into the role of General Manager – Digital, Southeast Asia, with responsibilities centred on Singapore and an expanded remit across the region. Both report to Pankaj Nayak, CEO of Havas Media Network Singapore and President of Havas Media Southeast Asia.

Agency emphasises growth and digital acceleration

Pankaj Nayak: "Jean’s leadership, strategic acumen, and relationship-first approach make her an outstanding addition to our leadership team. Her experience in guiding clients through transformation and building high-performing teams will be critical as we strengthen and scale our Singapore operations to unlock growth for the agency. Zoheb’s Singapore and expanded regional remit is central to our ambition of driving digital innovation across Southeast Asia. His expertise in performance, data, and operations will elevate how we create meaningful media experiences and measurable business outcomes for clients, while advancing our Converged.AI strategy at speed and scale."

Jean Lee: "At the heart of our work are the relationships we build with clients, partners, and our people. I look forward to leading the Singapore team into its next phase of growth and delivering work that is both meaningful and measurable."

Leadership duties centred on Singapore market

Jean Lee will oversee the strategic and operational direction of Havas Media Singapore. With more than two decades of experience at dentsu X, Carat, and OMD, she has led integrated teams and managed client relationships across brands including IKEA, StarHub, Standard Chartered, Resorts World Sentosa, Uniqlo, and Asia Pacific Breweries. At Havas Media Singapore, she will focus on agency excellence, client delivery, and the development of collaborative teams, working with leaders across Havas Play, CSA, and Havas Market to build connected solutions under the Converged.AI vision.

Regional digital mandate extends across Southeast Asia

With more than 14 years of experience in performance, data, and operations across APAC, Zoheb Gafoor will lead the network’s digital transformation agenda in Southeast Asia. He will advance capabilities in automation, performance frameworks and technology partnerships to deliver scalable, future-ready digital solutions. His regional background at Hearts & Science APAC adds a strategic perspective that supports the advancement of the Converged.AI approach and the creation of outcome-driven media solutions for clients.

Zoheb Gafoor: "We are in an era where performance, data, and intelligent creativity converge. With Converged.AI, we have a powerful platform to rethink how brands connect with people. I am excited to partner with teams across the region to build solutions that drive real business impact today and remain future-proof for tomorrow."

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