Havas Group is expanding its footprint in the burgeoning Indian market by adding Sorento to its roster of agencies. Sorento will integrate the Havas Health & You business unit and will be rebranded as Havas Life Sorento. This strategic acquisition will allow Havas to further develop its regional presence in India in order to deliver for global clients.
Sorento’s current client base is a strong and complementary mix for Havas’ health and wellness activities, with international clients such as Abbott, Johnson & Johnson, MSD, along with local pharmas such as Alkem, Dr. Reddy’s, Finlinea Healthwits, Glenmark and Torrent. The agency is well regarded by clients and peers and is the only Indian healthcare agency to have won the prestigious Cannes Lion.
Yannick Bolloré, CEO, Havas Group, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Sorento to our group. The team will partner with Havas Health & You India to create a broader health and wellness offering in the region for our existing global clients and provide a new infusion of energy that will allow us to expand our APAC capabilities.”
Following the acquisition, the management team of Susan Josi and Sangeeta Barde—Sorento’s co-founders and managing partners—will continue to head the team of more than 70 health and wellness communications professionals. Josi and Barde will report to Charles Houdoux, CEO, Havas Health & You APAC, and will work closely with local Havas India management for day-to-day operations.
