TGBCL appoints Ruchira Srivastava as Head of HR; Srivathsan moves to Corporate Office

The Times Group Broadcast Company Limited (TGBCL) has announced the appointment of Ruchira Srivastava as the new Head – Human Resources, succeeding S Srivathsan, who will be transitioning to the Corporate Office. Srivathsan will work closely with Ruchira during the transition period, offering guidance and mentorship.

Srivathsan, a respected figure in the broadcast HR community, has been an integral part of TGBCL’s core leadership team for several years. Acknowledging his contribution, the company expressed gratitude for his steadfast service and pivotal role in shaping TGBCL into a leading broadcast entity.

Welcoming Ruchira onboard, the company highlighted her extensive HR expertise spanning over two decades. Before joining TGBCL, she served as the Chief Human Resource Officer at Zee Media Corporation and other Essel Group companies. Her career has seen her lead transformative HR initiatives across the media, pharmaceutical, and IT sectors—strengthening both organic and inorganic growth for business units through innovative people strategies.

An alumna of IMT Ghaziabad, Ruchira has further sharpened her leadership capabilities through executive programs at the Wharton School and Cornell University. Known for her people-first approach and strategic foresight, she brings a proven track record of impactful leadership and has received industry accolades for her excellence in HR.

In her new role, Ruchira will report to Varun Kohli for matters related to the News Television vertical, and to Rohit Gopakumar for Entertainment, Digital, and Conferences. The HR team previously under Srivathsan will now report to her.

The announcement was made by Vineet Jain, Managing Director, The Times Group, who extended best wishes to both Srivathsan and Ruchira in their new roles.