Shazzia Khan

Shazzia Khan is the Global Chief Marketing Officer of Havas Health, where she leads global marketing across one of the world’s leading advertising networks.

With more than two decades at Havas, Shazzia has been instrumental in shaping the company’s evolution; guiding teams through transformation while keeping humanity at the core. In her current role, Shazzia partners closely with leadership to strengthen the Havas Health brand globally. Her remit spans corporate and employer brand, ensuring the network shows up with clarity and impact. Previously, Shazzia held senior global leadership roles across talent, innovation, inclusion, corporate social responsibility, communications, and served as Chief of Staff to the Global CEO for over 8 years. Earlier in her career, she built her foundation in account management and strategic planning, working with iconic brands such as Maxwell House, Pantene, and Snapple.

Beyond her professional work, Shazzia is deeply committed to advancing inclusion and access. She serves as a Board Member of the NAACP Foundation. She is also a Board Trustee for Creative Spirit, a nonprofit focused on creating fair-wage, integrated employment opportunities for neurodivergent individuals and people with developmental disabilities. In addition, she serves as a Director at the VCU Brandcenter, supporting and mentoring the next generation of creative leaders. Shazzia is based in New York City.