Tarun Jha has recently been appointed as the Head of Marketing at JSW Steel after leaving his position as CEO of Havas Worldwide India. Jha brings over 20 years of experience in marketing, having held key roles at Mudra Communications, Ogilvy & Mather, and the Videocon Group.
In 2023, Jha concluded his long tenure at Škoda Auto India, where he was the Head of Marketing. During his 15 years at Škoda, Jha was responsible for brand and product strategy, communications, media, digital initiatives, customer experience, retail marketing, and events. He also spent three years in Prague as an International Marketing Consultant, managing brand strategies for various global markets.
Jha’s career began at Mudra Communications, and he later moved on to roles at Ogilvy & Mather, Videocon Group, Mahindra and Mahindra, and Škoda India. In 2023, he joined Havas Creative as the chief executive officer, where he led the company before moving to JSW Steel.
With a master’s degree in business administration, Jha started his career in advertising before transitioning to marketing. His extensive experience focuses on customer-centric strategies and business profitability, particularly in the automotive sector.