Havas India has announced the launch of global business and digital transformation consultancy, Gate One, in India. This strategic expansion will enhance Havas India’s ability to offer clients deep expertise in customer experience, marketing transformation, digital, data and AI strategy.
The new entity, based in Bengaluru, will operate under the leadership of Karan Ingle, Client Director at Gate One India, and will integrate closely with Havas India’s existing agencies and operations. Karan will report to Ben Tye, Managing Partner, Gate One and Rana Barua, Group CEO, Havas India, South East Asia and North Asia.
Gate One will be housed under the Havas Creative Network in the India village. This is also the 6th global agency launch in India.
Founded in London in 2013 and acquired by Havas in 2020, Gate One has grown into a 300-member global consultancy with offices in London, Dublin, and New York, with Paris expected to open soon.
Gate One specializes in the design and delivery of high-impact business and digital transformation programmes. They work closely with C-suite and senior leadership teams across S&P 500 companies, private enterprises, and major government departments to conceive and execute bold, transformative ideas that drive meaningful business change.
With capabilities spanning AI, digital and data strategy, customer experience, marketing transformation, operational performance, M&A, sustainability, and transformation leadership, Gate One delivers structured, results-driven programmes across industries and geographies.
Ben Tye, Managing Partner, Gate One, said, “This is a very exciting time for Gate One as we open our new office in India—a vibrant hub of innovation, talent, and opportunity. This marks a significant milestone in our global growth journey to service the needs of clients in the region and across the globe to deliver meaningful change. Under Karan’s leadership, I have every confidence that Gate One India will thrive and deliver transformative change for clients in the region and across the globe.“
Rana Barua, Group CEO, Havas India, South East Asia and North Asia, said, “The launch of Gate One in India underscores our commitment to offering integrated, strategy-led services across India. As digital and customer-focused transformation becomes mission-critical for businesses, Gate One’s consultancy strength, combined with Havas’ creative prowess, will set a new benchmark. Karan’s leadership is integral to positioning us at the forefront of this transformation wave in India.”
Karan Ingle, Client Director – India, Gate One, said, “I’m thrilled to lead Gate One’s roll-out in India. This launch represents a powerful convergence of local insight and global transformation expertise, empowering brands to reimagine their customer experience and enterprise operations for the digital age. I am confident we’ll be able to help Indian businesses deliver meaningful change with measurable impact.”
