ZOOM ON A TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY HAVAS GROUP INDIA RANA BARUA In the space of just 2 years, Havas tripled its footprint in India through multiple new business wins, targeted acquisitions, and the recruitment of new talent. Rana Barua, CEO, Havas Group India, tells us about the transformation. KEY ACQUISITIONS, JVs AND STRATEGIC ALLIANCES MAY 2019 ACQUISITION OF THINK DESIGN (DIGITAL DESIGN) SEPTEMBER 2019 ACQUISITION OF LANGOOR (FULL-SERVICE DIGITAL) DECEMBER 2019 ACQUISITION OF SHOBIZ (EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING) OCTOBER 2020 STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH TRIBES (OUT-OF-HOME) FEBRUARY 2021 JOINT VENTURE WITH CONRAN DESIGN GROUP (BRANDING & DESIGN) 34 EPOH