João Camacho, Chief Creative Officer – India & Middle East, HAVAS Life. Havas Life has appointed João Camacho as Chief Creative Officer for India and the Middle East in a move to reinforce the network’s commitment to creative excellence across two of the world’s fastest-growing healthcare markets.
Camacho moves from Publicis in Dubai, where he was Executive Creative Director at Saatchi Wellness ME (KSA and Turkey). He is now based in Mumbai, India and reports to Eric Weisberg, Global Chief Creative Officer, Havas Health, and Dorelle Kulkarni, Managing Director, Havas Life Mumbai.
With more than two decades of global experience in healthcare communications, João brings a distinctive international perspective shaped by leadership roles across Africa, Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Middle East. He has built a reputation for transforming complex science into powerful, human-centered healthcare communications.
“João is a truly global creative leader with a deep understanding of how healthcare brands must show up differently across cultures, markets, and moments,” said Weisberg. “His experience, curiosity, and belief in creativity as a force for progress make him a powerful addition to our leadership team as we continue to grow in India and the Middle East.”
Camacho’s global expertise made him ideally suited for this role, as client expectations evolve beyond
communication to true partnership spanning culture, patients, physicians, regulation, and a fast-changing healthcare landscape,
“Havas Health’s bold expansion in India and the Middle East fuels its rapid growth trajectory across Asia, solidifying its position as one of the region’s leading healthcare communications networks,” said Charles Houdoux, Global Chief Client Officer Havas Health, CEO APAC-LATAM.
“João’s appointment reflects our ambition to build world-class creative leadership locally, while staying deeply connected to the global Havas Health vision. He brings the cultural fluency, strategic thinking, and
creative confidence these markets demand.”
His leadership will play a central role in strengthening Havas Life’s creative offering across the region, helping clients connect with audiences in more meaningful, human, and impactful ways.
“Joining Havas Health feels like stepping onto a stage built for bold ideas and stories that truly move people,” said Camacho on his appointment.
“Leading creative across India and the Middle East, a region buzzing with energy, innovation, and possibility, is both thrilling and humbling,” he said. “I can’t wait to bring my perspective, curiosity, and passion to this incredible platform, shaping campaigns that inspire, connect, and make a real difference.”
Prior to this new role, Camacho spent five years in Dubai, where he played an active role within the region’s industry and was recently a part of the Cannes Lions jury line up from the Middle East region.
