Shobhana Bhartia
Chairperson and editorial director, HT MediaAbout
In her career spanning almost four decades, Shobhana Bhartia has led the process of cultural transformation at HT Media Group, and converted it into a high quality, forward-looking professional media organisation. “The past year has been a defining one for Hindustan Times as we marked our centenary—a milestone that reflects a century of chronicling India’s journey,” says the chairperson and editorial director of HT Media Group. “Among our most ambitious initiatives was HT@100, a transformative, multi-platform engagement that redefined how Hindustan Times engages with audiences across digital and physical platforms.” On leading her business in times of volatility, Bhartia says, “uncertainty is no longer an exception; it is the defining reality of our times. In such an environment, leadership is about clarity of purpose and steadfast trust. At HT Media, we believe our role is not just to report on change but to provide context, insight, and credibility in uncertain times.” “Leading through volatility requires three core principles: Trust as a guiding force, a vision beyond the present, and empowering people to build the future,” she adds. Bhartia has received the Padma Shri for Excellence in Journalism. She was also the President’s nominee for being a member of the Rajya Sabha from 2006–2012.
