Chennai: The Hindu Group Publishing Private Limited has initiated a planned leadership transition in its revenue function, with long-serving Chief Revenue Officer Suresh Balakrishna set to retire at the end of July 2026. As part of this succession plan, senior industry leader Sundar Kondur assumed responsibilities for the CRO role on January 5, 2026. Balakrishna’s tenure as Chief Revenue Officer has been marked by steady leadership during a period of significant change in the media and advertising landscape. Notably, this marks his second stint with The Hindu Group, where he previously served in a senior ad sales leadership role. A Chennai native, Kondur has often spoken of his long-standing association with the brand, having grown up reading The Hindu.

Source: The Hindu January 07, 2026 04:08 UTC