Havas has formed a joint venture between HAVAS Red and H/Advisors in Singapore, combining corporate communications, public affairs and crisis advisory with PR, social, experiential and content services for clients in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
HAVAS Red, the global PR agency micro-network of Havas N.V., operating in 21 markets and working with clients including Toyota, adidas, Wise, Booking.com and UNICEF.
H/Advisors is Havas’ global strategic advisory arm, also present in 21 markets, with expertise in public affairs, corporate and financial communications.
Mark Worthington, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Singapore-based H/Advisors Klareco, will also lead HAVAS Red Singapore, incorporating H/Advisors Klareco’s PR team. He will continue to oversee H/Advisors Klareco alongside CEO Ang Shih Huei.
Kenny Yap, who has led HAVAS Red Singapore since 2017, became CEO of HAVAS Play Singapore in April 2025 and will continue supporting existing clients.
“Launching HAVAS Red in India, Japan, Greece and Africa over the last couple of years has been a significant milestone for us, opening doors to very exciting markets,” said James Wright, Global of HAVAS Red and Global Chairman of the HAVAS PR Network.
“The time is right to further expand our team in Singapore, where our colleagues are already delivering groundbreaking work with iconic clients.”
“As part of the HAVAS Red Network, clients have access to borderless insights and thinking, to fuel creative campaigns and initiatives, that build lasting customer relationships and help grow their business,” Wright added.
Stephane Fouks, Executive Chairman H/Advisors, and Executive Vice-President, Havas, said: “Asia is an important growth market for H/Advisors and Havas and this collaboration with HAVAS Red will enable us to widen and deepen our presence in its fast-growing markets.”
Worthington added: “Bringing our teams together will enable us to be an even more powerful and integrated partner to clients in Singapore and across the region, on everything from social media to experiential to media relations.”
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.”
Top image: Mark Worthington and James Wright