Havas Appoints Dan Chapman to Lead Data and Tech Units

Havas UK has announced the appointment of Dan Chapman as Managing Director, Product & Solutions, to oversee the data, technology and consulting business units at Havas Group Media.

Chapman, who takes up the newly-created role later this month, will be responsible for continuing the development of the group's data-led product suite as well as leading Havas’ engineering teams in partnership with Google and the group’s key technology partners.

He joins from Mediacom where he has been Head of Digital since 2014. He joined Mediacom in 2012 as Regional Digital Director of MENA, based in Dubai, and prior to this held the same role at IPG Mediabrands’ UM.

Matt Adams, CEO, Havas Group Media, said: “Dan is a one of a kind - a brilliant mind that understands the need to harness data and insight in a progressive manner for clients, coupled with an entrepreneurial mind. He will flourish at Havas.”

Chapman added: “Havas is seeing some real momentum and change, with some strong wins and work. I am excited to be joining at such an interesting time.”