Havas

One of the world's six largest global advertising and communications holding groups, now independently listed on Euronext Amsterdam

Havas is a leading global communications and advertising group headquartered in Paris, France, operating across more than 100 countries with approximately 23,000 employees. The group is organized around three core divisions: Havas Creative (advertising and creative services), Havas Media (media planning, buying, and data-driven solutions), and Havas Health & You (healthcare communications). Following its spin-off from Vivendi and listing on Euronext Amsterdam in December 2024 as Havas N.V., the company now operates as an independent publicly traded entity, with the Bolloré family holding majority control of approximately 52% through Bolloré SE and Compagnie de l'Étoile des Mers. In the AdTech and media ecosystem, Havas competes directly with holding company giants such as WPP, Publicis Groupe, Omnicom, and IPG. Its media arm, Havas Media Network, leverages proprietary tools including the Mx System for audience intelligence and media planning, while its creative agencies span brand strategy, content, digital, and CRM. The group has made significant investments in data, technology, and performance marketing capabilities to serve multinational brands and local clients alike. Havas differentiates itself through its 'Meaningful Brands' philosophy, a proprietary research framework measuring the relationship between brands and human well-being, and its 'Village' model that co-locates creative, media, and health teams to foster integrated collaboration. The company's independence following the 2024 spin-off is positioned as a catalyst for accelerated growth, strategic acquisitions, and deeper investment in AI-driven marketing solutions.