VJ Yamat

Dr VJ Yamat is managing director for healthcare operations in South East Asia for Havas Worldwide. He was responsible for launching and nurturing Havas Life, the agency’s specialised healthcare practice. Under his leadership, he spearheaded major pitch wins for various healthcare and wellness businesses in Singapore, and other Havas Worldwide offices in the region. Current Havas Life SEA clients include Mundipharma, Reckitt Benckiser, Sanofi, Merial, Mundipharma, Lundbeck, Arla, Eisai, Kalbe, and Medibank, amongst others. A trained medical doctor, VJ formerly headed McCann Health in Manila, Publicis Life Brands in China, Ogilvy Health in Singapore, and Ogilvy Public Relations in Manila.