Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, July 2025 – Gayatri Gopakumar has joined The Mathrubhumi Group as Head of HR for its Television, Radio, and Digital (TRD) Division. In this new role, Gayatri will oversee people practices and talent development across pioneering platforms such as Mathrubhumi News TV, Club FM, Kappa TV, and the group’s growing digital and social media businesses.
Gayatri steps into this mandate following a recent stint as Head of Human Resources & Administration at Asainet News Media & Indigomusic Radio. Here, she played a crucial role in shaping HR operations and talent acquisition for leading news and radio platforms in the region, demonstrating strong business strategy alignment and operational excellence.
Prior to this, Gayatri spent over seven years at Asianet News Media And Entertainment Pvt Ltd, where she grew from Senior Executive to Lead, Human Resources. During this tenure, she led the HR function for the company, designed employee rewards programs, advanced DEI initiatives, and oversaw compensation and benefits frameworks—gaining recognition for both her strategic vision and hands-on leadership.
Earlier, she served as Executive, Human Resources at MMTv Ltd – Malayala Manorama Television, where she played a vital role in ramping up hiring and managing successful onboarding for new channel launches. Her early HR experience was further strengthened at SunTec Business Solutions, where she contributed to organizational development initiatives, white paper preparation, and HR process improvements.
Gayatri holds an MA in Personnel Management and Human Resources from the University of Kerala. Her comprehensive experience across television, radio, and digital media makes her uniquely positioned to lead HR strategy for The Mathrubhumi Group’s dynamic TRD Division.
About The Mathrubhumi Group:
Founded in 1923 during India’s freedom movement, Mathrubhumi is one of Kerala’s most respected and influential media organizations. With a legacy that spans print, radio, digital, and television, the group publishes more than 16 editions of its flagship newspaper, runs a diverse portfolio of magazines and digital platforms, and operates popular TV and FM channels including Mathrubhumi News, Club FM, and Kappa TV. Mathrubhumi is recognized not just for its journalistic legacy, but also for shaping public opinion, promoting social progress, and adapting to the evolving needs of modern audiences.
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