Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, September 2025 — Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India) has appointed Roshin Mascarenhas as its new Head of Talent Acquisition. In this leadership role, Mascarenhas will drive the company’s talent strategy and strengthen its recruitment ecosystem to support BCCL’s diverse portfolio of iconic media brands.
Mascarenhas brings more than two decades of experience in talent acquisition and HR strategy, spanning global media, entertainment, FMCG, and consulting organizations.
Most recently, he served as Head of Talent Acquisition, South Asia at WPP Media, where he led and mentored a large geographically dispersed team of recruiters across India, driving consistent talent acquisition practices and implementing innovative sourcing strategies, while also heading the campus program.
Before WPP Media, he was Head of Talent Acquisition at Viacom18 Media Private Limited, where he streamlined recruitment processes and mentored a high-performing team to align hiring practices with business objectives. He also contributed to Network18 Media & Investments Limited, leading talent acquisition for its digital businesses and implementing innovative staffing solutions.
Earlier, Mascarenhas held senior talent acquisition leadership roles at Aditya Birla Group, where he led group staffing initiatives, implemented employer branding programs, and introduced pioneering hiring policies across businesses. He also served as a staffing leader at The Walt Disney Company, ABC Consultants, and began his career with Personnel Search Services and AFL Logistics Limited, building deep expertise in recruitment strategy, employer branding, and workforce planning.
Mascarenhas holds an MBA in Human Resources from ITM Group of Institutions.
About Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India)
Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (BCCL) is one of India’s largest media companies, with iconic brands such as The Times of India and The Economic Times. Established in 1838 with the launch of The Bombay Times and Journal of Commerce, the company has grown into a powerhouse of successful brands shaping market trends and redefining media innovation.
BCCL is recognized globally for The Times of India, the world’s largest circulating English daily, and The Economic Times, the world’s second-largest circulating English business daily. Known for its spirit of innovation, BCCL has pioneered models like Brand Capital, Invitation Pricing, and Advertorial Supplements. The company invests heavily in employee development, with world-class training programs and people-centric policies designed for long-term growth and happiness.
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