Management

A rich mix of veterans in media and top leaders from non-media sectors, HMVL's Management team reflects the company's desire to be the best by leveraging diverse strengths. The management team comprises people from varied verticals such as media, FMCG, telecom, each of whom add fresh perspective to the rich experience of media industry stalwarts.

Mrs. Shobhana Bhartia
Chairperson and Editorial Director

Ms. Shobhana Bhartia is the Chairperson and Editorial Director of HT Media, one of India's largest publicly listed media companies. She is also currently serving, as the Pro-Chancellor of the Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences.

In the year 2006, she was conferred with the Padma Shri for 'Excellence in Journalism', a National Award by the Government of India and was also a former Member of Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of the Parliament of India. She also served as a member of the Committees in Parliament on Energy, Women Empowerment, and Human Resource Development.

She has been honoured with numerous awards and recognition, including The ABLF Sustainable Leadership Icon Award (2019) ABLF Dubai's Highest Cadre Award, Officier de l'Ordre National de la Légion d'Honneur (2016) French Republic's highest civilian award in recognition of outstanding contribution to the world of journalism, Global Leadership Award (2015) by US-India Business Council, Media Person of the Year 2012 by IAA Leadership Awards in recognition of her Leadership, Foresight and Achievement, Businesswoman of the Year 2007 by The Economic Times, Entrepreneur of the Year 2005 by Ernst & Young and Global Leader of Tomorrow 1996 by World Economic Forum, Davos.

Ms. Bhartia is also serving on international bodies as a Member - India Advisory Board at the London School of Economics (LSE), Member - International Advisory Board of the Blavatnik School of Government (Oxford University) and Member - Board of Visitors, Columbia Journalism School, New York.