Sunil Kumaran Joins Times of India Group as Director – Strategic Initiatives
Brings over 25 years of leadership experience across media, advertising and digital
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Sunil Kumaran has been appointed as Director Strategic Initiatives at Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India Group), according to an update shared on his LinkedIn profile. He stepped into the role in December 2025, marking a new chapter in his extensive media and advertising career.
Kumaran brings with him more than 25 years of experience spanning broadcast, advertising and digital platforms. Prior to joining the Times of India Group, he most recently served as Chief Executive Officer at Reliance Broadcast Network Limited (RBNL). He was elevated to the CEO role after serving as Chief Operating Officer from April 2022 to July 2025. Earlier, he also held the position of Country Head at THWINK.
His association with RBNL dates back further, having earlier worked with the network between 2008 and 2015 as Business Head, where he played a key role in strengthening its commercial and operational strategy.
Over the course of his career, Kumaran has held leadership roles across several prominent agencies and media organisations. His professional journey includes stints at The StoryLab – Dentsu Aegis Network, Universal McCann, Rediffusion DY&R, indya.com, Lowe and Partners Worldwide, JWT, and Saatchi & Saatchi, giving him a deep and diverse understanding of the Indian media and communications ecosystem.
