Advertising giant Havas New York's newly-appointed Chief Creative Officer announces initial creative personnel recruitments.
Havas New York Strengthens Creative Department with New Hires
Havas New York has announced the hiring of three new team members to bolster its creative department. The latest additions to the agency's leadership teams are Bharat Kumar, Marcelo Ramirez, and Melissa Tifrere.
Bharat Kumar and Marcelo Ramirez join Havas New York from Johannes Leonardo, bringing diverse perspectives and skill sets to the table. Melissa Tifrere, who remains an independent producer, has been hired as the head of integrated production at Havas New York.
Dan Lucey, who replaced Harry Bernstein and was brought on as the new Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of Havas New York in December, made the first hires at Havas New York. The hiring of Kumar, Ramirez, and Tifrere is seen as a significant step in reinforcing Havas New York's commitment to creativity.
The statement from Havas New York does not provide specific details on the roles of Bharat Kumar, Marcelo Ramirez, and Melissa Tifrere within the agency. However, it is clear that they will contribute to the agency's creative department.
The two veteran executive creative directors, Bharat Kumar and Marcelo Ramirez, round out the leadership teams at Havas New York. The agency has made these hires to build out its creative team and position itself for continued success in the industry.
It is worth noting that the two Executive Creative Directors hired from Havas' flagship office are not explicitly named in the search results. However, Dan Lucey was appointed as the new Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of Havas Chicago, with the announcement made by August 2025.
The hiring of Bharat Kumar, Marcelo Ramirez, and Melissa Tifrere is the first by Dan Lucey at Havas New York. With their addition, Havas New York continues to attract top talent and solidify its reputation as a leading agency in the industry.
