HAVAS Red and H/Advisors strengthen capabilities in Asia Pacific
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Havas Red and H/Advisors bolsters its media relations, experiential, social and content capabilities in Singapore and Southeast Asia
New York, July 30, 2025 — HAVAS Red (formerly Red HAVAS) and H/Advisors, subsidiaries of Havas, today announced a joint venture in Singapore and Southeast Asia. This will provide customers with a world class offering combining strategic corporate communications with enhanced PR, social, experiential and content.
Stephane Fouks, Executive Chairman H/Advisors, and Executive Vice President, Havas, said; “H/Advisors’ new partnership with Havas Red in Singapore highlights the collaborative spirit that defines Havas. Together, we offer our clients deep expertise and agile solutions – all under one roof. In a fast-moving market, partnerships like this ensure we continue to deliver best-in-class service and put our client’s needs first.”
Mark Worthington, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Singapore-based H/Advisors Klareco will take on the additional role of Managing Director of Havas Red in Singapore, which will incorporate the H/Advisors Klareco brand PR team. Worthington will also continue to drive the growth of H/Advisors Klareco alongside Co-Founder and CEO Ang Shih Huei. Kenny Yap, who had been leading HAVAS Red Singapore since 2017, was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of HAVAS Play Singapore in April 2025. Yap will continue to support his existing clients.
Worthington added, “The joint operation between H/Advisors Klareco brand team and the well-established HAVAS Red business, will enable us to be an even more powerful and integrated partner to clients in Singapore and across the region, on everything from media relations to experiential to social media and content.”
Rana Barua, Group CEO, HAVAS India, Southeast and North Asia, added, “Enhancing our capabilities across the region, and particularly in Singapore, is central to our One Asia strategy. By broadening our reach and engaging with one of the world’s most dynamic and progressive audiences, we are reinforcing our commitment to creating meaningful connections and delivering impactful narratives.”