We’re proud to share that Dara Busch, CEO of HAVAS PR North America, has been named among PRNEWS’ 2026 People of the Year in the Agency CEOs category, recognizing leaders who are moving the communications industry forward.
Since taking the helm of HAVAS PR North America in 2024, Dara has brought HAVAS Red and HAVAS Formula together as one high-performing network while preserving the distinct strengths of each agency. Under her leadership, the network has delivered significant growth, expanded its client roster and earned recognition from PRovoke, PRWeek, Campaign, Bulldog PR Awards and more. Just as importantly, Dara has fostered a culture of collaboration, shared ambition and what she calls “radical presence”: being fully engaged with the clients, colleagues and teams she leads.
The honor also recognizes Dara’s influence beyond HAVAS PR. A respected industry voice with more than 25 years of experience, she continues to push the conversation forward on the forces reshaping communications, from AI and earned media to the evolving agency model. As her teams continue to grow, innovate and produce award-winning work, Dara is helping define not only what’s next for HAVAS PR, but what modern agency leadership can look like.
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