Mumbai: HT Media Group has appointed Swapnil Ravindran as Chief Revenue Officer – South, strengthening its leadership team in the region. Ravindran made the announcement on LinkedIn, reflecting on his career journey spanning more than two decades across India’s leading media and advertising companies.
“I am a media and advertising leader with 20+ years of experience driving growth across print, digital, and mobile-first platforms.
My journey has spanned leadership roles at The Times Of India, InMobi, Star India, Zee Network, and HT Media, giving me a unique 360° perspective across traditional and emerging media ecosystems. At InMobi, I helped scale the digital native and lock-screen advertising business, while at TOI, I championed innovations like AR-enabled print campaigns that fuse creativity with performance.”
Outlining what differentiates his professional approach, Ravindran added,
“What sets me apart:
• Consistent track record of revenue growth and strategic account development
• Hybrid thinking across Print, Digital, Mobile, and OTT platforms
• Strong relationships with top advertisers, agencies & startups
• Passion for building empowered, outcome-driven teams
• Focused on storytelling, solution selling, and measurable ROI”
He also shared his vision for the media industry, stating, “I believe the future of media lies at the intersection of creativity, data, and trust. Whether it’s elevating the power of print or unlocking new digital formats, I aim to create meaningful impact for clients, teams, and the ecosystem. Let’s connect if you’re passionate about media innovation, brand storytelling, or leadership in the evolving ad-tech space.”
Ravindran’s career began in 1999 as a Traffic Executive at Star India. Over the years, he has held senior leadership roles at Zee Network, Yahoo, Kasturi & Sons Ltd, Times of India, InMobi, and Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. His track record of scaling businesses, driving digital innovation, and building strong client relationships positions him to accelerate HT Media Group’s growth in the southern markets.
