SINGAPORE — Havas Media Network Singapore has announced two significant leadership appointments that reinforce its ambition to strengthen market leadership in Singapore, deepen client partnerships, and accelerate digital transformation across Southeast Asia.
Jean Lee has joined as Managing Director of Havas Media Singapore, while Zoheb Gafoor has been appointed General Manager – Digital, Southeast Asia, with a primary focus on Singapore and an expanded remit across the region.
Both leaders will report to Pankaj Nayak, CEO of Havas Media Network Singapore and President, Southeast Asia (Havas Media).
Speaking about the appointments, Pankaj Nayak said, “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 new growth for the agency.”
He continued, “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.”
Talking about her new role, Jean Lee said, “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.”
Reflecting on his position, Zoheb Gafoor added, “We are in a new 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.”
Strengthening market leadership in Singapore, Jean Lee will oversee the strategic and operational direction of Havas Media Singapore. With over two decades of experience at dentsu X, Carat, and OMD, she has led diverse, integrated teams and built trusted client relationships across brands such as IKEA, StarHub, Standard Chartered, Resorts World Sentosa, Uniqlo, and Asia Pacific Breweries. At Havas Media Singapore, she will drive agency excellence, enhance client delivery, and shape high-performing, collaborative teams while working closely with leaders across Havas Play, CSA, and Havas Market to build more connected solutions under the Converged.AI vision.
With more than 14 years of experience across performance, data, and operations in APAC, Zoheb will lead the network’s digital transformation mandate in Southeast Asia. He will enhance capabilities in automation, performance excellence, and technology partnerships, creating scalable and future-ready digital solutions across markets. His regional experience at Hearts & Science APAC brings a strong strategic lens to advancing the network’s Converged.AI vision and delivering intelligent, outcome-driven media solutions for clients.
